This role involves leading a team responsible for intermediate care, overseeing the day-to-day running of the Surrey Heath Area Reablement Service, and supporting the Reablement Service through a period of transformation.
About the Job
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team that works with people in their own homes, supporting them to regain or acquire new daily living skills and maintain their general wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a team of staff who deliver front line community services seven days a week, 365 days a year, ensuring high quality care is delivered in accordance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and current legislation.
* Work closely with the Area Occupational Therapist and have direct line management responsibility for Team Leaders as well as overseeing the entire team.
* Monitor care quality, handle operational HR matters, and ensure efficient service operations meeting performance targets.
Requirements
* You hold or are willing to work towards a relevant level 5 or above qualification in health and social care management.
* Experience of leading health and social care teams responsible for intermediate care.
* Good knowledge of CQC regulated activity.
* Ability to lead a team and use supervision to improve personal performance and practice of junior staff.
* Competency in a range of IT tools including MS Office and database management systems.
About the Team
The Reablement Service is part of the Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnerships directorate, a multi-disciplinary team that provides short term support for up to 6 weeks to people in their own homes to promote independence and choice.
Benefits
* 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources