Head of Service Future Options

Healthcare Management; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Doncaster is seeking a Head of Service to lead social care services focusing on individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will manage various teams and initiatives aimed at improving local support systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence community-based care and make a tangible impact on the lives of local residents. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for an informal discussion.

Qualifications

• Experience leading social care services for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work closely with senior officers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead services in Adult Social Care in Doncaster.
• Manage Community Adult Learning Disability Team and Mental Health Social Work Team.
• Shape the Future Options Services and community support.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our senior leadership team in Adult SocialCare in Doncaster. As Head of Service, you will lead services in Doncaster that focus on supporting people with a Learning Disability and or mental health needs to live in a place that they call home, with the people and things that they love, doing things that matter to them.

You will be responsible for leading a range of services including our Community Adult Learning Disability Team, Mental Health Social Work Team, Approved Mental Health Professional Team in addition to a range of in‑house Care Quality Commission registered direct care services that support people with a learning disability.

There has never been a more exciting time to work in this area of social care
as we continue to develop our services for the benefit of local people. You will work closely with senior officers to help shape the Future Options Services and wider community support, tangibly benefiting the lives of local people. Our practice framework and ‘Making it Real’ foundations will be central to your values, knowledge base and approach.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive.

For an informal discussion, please contact Annika Leyland-Bolton, Service Director, Adult Social Care: [e-mail]

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.