The role
An exciting strategic leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced social work or occupational therapist manager to join the Adult Social Care Mental Health Services in Southwark.
As Service Manager you will be responsible for the management of the long term social care mental health teams, including our Care and Support Team, Move on Support Team, and Substance Misuse Rehabilitation Team. These teams work with adults (and their carers) with eligible needs; supporting them to access services which maximise their independence and choice, enabling them to live health, safe and fulfilling lives. The post holder is expected to provide leadership and expert practice implementation through the Team Managers, and through building partnerships with other agencies and voluntary organisations to achieve this aim.
We are looking for a skilled manager who has experience leading a community based adult social care service; including managing budgets, developing and implementing service plans, policies and procedures, and effective change management to undertake this role. Experience and knowledge of safeguarding adults and AMHP and BIA practices is also essential for this role. As well as knowledge and understanding of current legislation and research in social work; in particular mental health.
For more information on this role and the requirements please read the Job description provided. For an informal chat about the role and the service please contact Simon Rayner at simon.rayner@southwark.gov.uk / 020 7525 3720 or Ann Witham at ann.witham@southwark.gov.uk / 020 7525 5050
Please note due to the COVID-19 pandemic the interviews and assessments will take place remotely. However, as this is a frontline social care service the post holder, on appointment, will be expected to attend the office, as needed, on a semi-regular basis.
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Additional details
This role attracts an additional JNC financial benefits package to the value of £2,724 per annum.
We will only consider applications from internal candidates, that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment.
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Recruitment timetable
Closing date - 28th February 2021
Shortlisting - w/c 1st March
Assessments - w/c 8th March
Interviews - 17th March (This will include a presentation - the topic will be given in advance of the interview)
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(COVID-19) - information for job applicants:
Southwark Council are following the most recent Government guidelines surrounding Coronavirus. During this period, we still look forward to receiving your application and if successful, we will be conducting interviews remotely via video link. Details will be confirmed via email, if successful
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