Head of Service, £550pd, Adults, SuttonPertemps are recruiting for a qualified and highly experienced Head of Service to deliver a social care service that's in line with the legislation and standards governed by the Care Quality Commission.
As Head of Service, the postholder will provide strategic guidance across a range of disciplines including the ongoing care and support for older people, disabled people, and people with mental health related needs. Sutton are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse team of social care professionals and want the successful candidate to be a part of a journey that empowers adults in the community to live a fulfilled life, as independent as possible.
Requirements:- Significant experience in leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team which includes social workers, team managers, occupational therapists and enabling independent officers, formerly known as assessment officers
- Experience of building productive partnerships with key stakeholders
- Degree qualification in Social Care. Master’s level is preferred.
- Substantial experience as a team manager in the delivery of adult social care services as a social care professional within a large and complex organisation.
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of current affairs influencing local government, the social care sector, and the NHS.
- Experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams through organisational and cultural change and delivering outcomes that require collaborative approaches.
- Knowledge of financial and budgetary management.
- Be an extraordinary leader with a track record of strengthening the delivery of effective and sustainable social care services.
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:
- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
- An easy registration process (all done online)
- Referral schemes and incentives
- Ongoing compliance managed for you
- Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more
Please contact Aishah Hassan on Aishah.hassan@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager