Job reference REQ00000018010 Date posted 04/03/2025 Application closing date 10/03/2025 Location CARLISLE Salary £78,536 to £81,330 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Job Title: Senior Manager - Adult Social Care (Mental Health, Learning Disability, Transition and Autism)
Location: Carlisle (Cumbria House)
Salary: £78,536 to £81,330
Hours: 37 Hours
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
The purpose of this job is to lead the delivery of Adult Services in a defined service area, support the Assistant Director in setting strategic direction and delivering transformation plans, oversee the successful implementation of the Adult Social Care transformation and Efficiency Programme, ensure high-quality services that meet the assessed needs of adults, deputise for the Assistant Director when required, represent the Council as needed, and take responsibility for the leadership and overall delivery of Adult Services across Cumbria.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Karen Bell by email at Karen.Bell@cumberland.gov.uk.
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with an Adult’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role:
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk.
Application and Interview information
* Closing date: 10/03/2025
* Interview date: TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please read the supporting information:
* Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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