Please note: Priority applicants will be seen in the first instance.
Calderdale Council’s Adult Services and Wellbeing Directorate is pleased to advertise an interesting and engaging opportunity for a full-time Operations Manager in Prevention and Early Help(P&EH). To qualify for this role, you must be a qualified social worker/ occupational therapist or registered nurse.
P&EH teams provide a vital role in ensuring that Calderdale Council’s statutory duties are met under the Care Act 2014 to provide information, advice, guidance, assessment and support to people. The post holder will recognise and demonstrate in their approach the importance of staff development, welfare, practice, quality and performance.
This role is to work with internal, external colleagues, partners and stakeholders to continue to develop a strengthen an efficient and effective services. Our ambition is transforming services and change lives so all can live their best life. Calderdale Council is a vibrant workplace in a stunning part of the country, making this both an exciting time and place to take the next step in your career. Strength based, asset based, and co-production are our methods to achieve better outcomes for the people we work with.
As a collaborative leader, you’ll also work closely with the rest of our Senior Leadership Team, wider Council, Members, and key partners across the NHS, the private sector, the voluntary sector, and the police to influence good practice across the system to focus on improving outcomes for our residents as a whole system.
As part of our Vision ( we aim to be a talented, resilient, and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working/job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
Why work for us?
Calderdale Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work, they do to improve the lives of people in Calderdale.
• Flexible working arrangements, including home working to ensure personal and work life balance is maintained.
• Generous annual leave entitlement with an additional 5 days after 5 years' service
• Local government pension scheme
• Excellent technology and equipment that enables you to connect and collaborate from anywhere.
• Access to a wide range of ongoing learning and development within a highly supportive team.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: 19th January 2025
Interview Date: w/c 3rd February 2025
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Lorraine Andrew
Email: Lorraine.andrew@calderdale.gov.uk
Phone: 07734 460 238
We may utilise digital interview methods.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce, and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
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