Job Summary
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality reablement and support for service users to live independently? Sandwell Borough Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Care Registered Manager for STAR CQC registered service. You will be responsible for overseeing the service while working closely with our health partners.
In this role, you will manage Sandwell Council's in-house community reablement service, ensuring the delivery of services that meet both the strategic objectives of Sandwell MBC and the NHS partners, as well as the individual outcomes of residents.
You will work within a framework that encourages partnership working, and your leadership will drive the quality, performance, and continuous improvement of the services we offer.
You will oversee a service which:
1. Delivers reablement as well as personal care and support to Sandwell residents following discharge from hospital or for those at risk of a hospital admission.
2. Manages a multi-million £ budget with over 180 frontline care staff, schedulers, assessors, and managers.
3. Provides up to 60,000 hours of reablement-focused care and support per year to people in their own homes.
4. Operates a Trusted Assessor model for patients being discharged from hospital across the community health and social care pathway.
5. Works with other services across an integrated health and social care environment to deliver the 3 Rs model of recovery, reablement, and rehabilitation.
Main Duties of the Job
* Oversee the day-to-day management of a service area, ensuring adherence to practice standards, quality, and performance.
* Deliver an exceptional customer experience, promoting wellbeing and enabling local people to live independently for longer.
* Provide guidance, leadership, and professional expertise to your team, with responsibility for staff development, mentoring, coaching, and supporting their wellbeing.
* Develop and implement local policies and procedures to ensure effective service provision.
* Manage and oversee a multi-million £ service budget, ensuring services are delivered within resources.
* Ensure services are compliant with relevant legislation, safeguarding policies, and data protection requirements.
* Promote integration and collaborative working both within the council and with external partners.
* Contribute to achieving the strategic outcomes of Sandwell MBC and partner organisations, focusing on preventing deterioration and enhancing the lives of vulnerable adults.
About Us
This is an exciting prospect to work within a transformational area at the heart of Sandwell's intermediate care services. The role has the opportunity to shape how our future services are delivered in line with our ambition to deliver an excellent customer journey and work closely with our partners across health and social care.
Why Join Us?
* Impact: Play a vital role in improving the lives of Sandwell residents by supporting them to live independently and maintain their wellbeing.
* Professional Development: We offer ongoing training, mentoring, and support to help you develop in your career.
* Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative, dynamic team with a shared commitment to delivering excellent public services.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barring Check.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process, and our offer to you please visit Sandwell Council Jobs.
Date Posted: 29 January 2025
Pay Scheme: Other
Salary: £53,885 to £57,195 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference Number: F0093-SAND8746
Job Locations: Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE
Employer Name: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Employer Address: Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE
Employer's Website: Sandwell Council
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