Job Introduction
The Support Options Team works with Social Work teams and commissioned social care providers to arrange care and support for adults and young people who have assessed care needs. The team also delivers a support service for people in receipt of direct payments across Adults and Children’s Services. The team is also in the process of implementing support for the brokerage of residential and nursing placements.
Role Description
We are looking for a Support Options Team Manager to join our dedicated team in the Department of Adult Social Care. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.
The Support Options Team Manager will be responsible for the effective management of the Support Options Team, including budgets and staff, monitoring service delivery and the quality of service provided, for users and their families, and to continually review the role and operational effectiveness of the service in order to implement continuous improvement. The role also involves managing the provision of the support brokerage service in Adult Services, including developments that are a requirement of the Care Act and any forthcoming Community Care legislation.
The successful candidate will be educated to Level 6 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework e.g. Batchelor’s degree, BTEC Professional Diplomas, or have 3 years’ operational experience in a large public sector organisation, including experience of recruitment and selection and budget management. The successful candidate will also have the following relevant experience:
Experience of leading projects in constantly changing environments
- 3 years’ experience in a managerial position, involving staff and budget management and training
- Advising and decision making on complex matters
- Experience of managing in the public sector service and knowledge of local government policies and procedures
The post holder will need to be an excellent leader and have good communication skills, with the ability to manage their own workload and that of others to deliver good quality social care brokerage and direct payment service.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Tanny Ahmed on 07582 102667 or email tanny.ahmed@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
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Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
