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Operations Manager - Social Care

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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

2021-12-03 07:38:41

salary: 50321.00 British Pound . GBP Annual

Job location Eastbourne, Sussex, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Government & Defence

Job description

East Sussex is a wonderful place to live and work, boasting a vibrant coastline, unspoilt beautiful countryside and good connections to London and beyond from Newhaven and nearby Gatwick Airport. East Sussex County Council are proud to be part of joint work partnerships with NHS Health colleagues as they look to deliver their joint commitments to better the lives of those that live in the county.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager in the Eastbourne Neighbourhood Support Team (NST) to lead a team of knowledgeable and dedicated individuals, who are passionate in supporting adults over 18 living in the community who need social care services. Reporting into the Head of NSTs, Access and Occupational Therapy, this position will help deliver first class social care services as part of an established, innovative and supportive team who put adults at the heart of everything they do.

You will manage a large assessment team that covers Eastbourne, Hailsham, Polegate and Seaford. Our client group consists mainly of older people, adults with physical disabilities and adults with autism.

Your key responsibilities as Operations Manager of Care Management include:

  • Responsible for the operational leadership of the service.
  • Oversight and management of the delivery of social care assessments, reviews and safeguarding enquiries in the area.
  • Responsible for continuing to build strong and productive relationships with other Adult Social Care teams, Health services, GPs and voluntary organisations.
  • Be the lead on statutory adult social care responsibilities for the area. This includes advising on all issues relating to the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Adult Safeguarding.
  • Working closely with stakeholders to maximise outcomes for people that we support.

The panel are looking for an individual with strong leadership skills who promotes teamwork and holds a high level of integrity.

As the Operations Manager, Eastbourne Neighbourhood Support Team, you will be:

  • Passionate about helping people to develop themselves, having the ability to motivate and inspire others.
  • Have a strong working knowledge of relevant social care legislation and care pathways.
  • Be an approachable and proven leader.
  • The ability to apply critical think to social care system design.
  • The ability to champion outcomes for the residents of East Sussex.
  • Have experience of managing sizeable budgets and delivering service improvements.

For an informal discussion, please contact Daragh McEnerney (Head of Access, Care Management and Occupational Therapy) on .

To apply for this post please visit our website.

Closing date: 19 December 2021.

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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