Adaptations Manager

Leicester City Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is looking for an experienced Adaptations Manager to lead the delivery of their adaptations service. This role is vital for supporting disabled and vulnerable residents to live safely and independently in their homes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing adaptations or housing services, possess strong leadership skills, and a commitment to promoting independence for service users. The position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Discounts on public transport

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing adaptations, housing, or social care services.
• Strong understanding of Disabled Facilities Grants and Building Regulations.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and promoting independence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the adaptations service ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and performance monitoring to achieve value for money.
• Collaborate with departments, health and social care partners for service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Performance management

Service improvement

Partnership working

Job description

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Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Adaptations Manager to lead the delivery of our division's adaptations service. This vital role ensures that disabled and vulnerable residents are supported to live safely and independently in their homes regardless of tenure.

Responsible for the strategic and operational management of the team, you'll ensure that all adaptations are delivered efficiently, to a high standard, and in full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

About the Role

Overseeing the effective delivery of the adaptations service, you'll ensure high-quality outcomes for both private sector and social housing residents. You'll promote and enable independent living for disabled and vulnerable individuals through timely and appropriate housing adaptations. You'll lead, motivate, and support a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent customer-focused services and ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and safeguarding requirements. Managing budgets, contracts, and performance monitoring, you'll achieve value for money and continuous improvement. You'll work collaboratively with internal departments, health and social care partners, and external contractors to ensure seamless service delivery. You'll champion innovation, inclusion, and service excellence within the division.

About You

With proven experience of managing an adaptations, housing, or social care service, you'll have a strong understanding of Disabled Facilities Grants, Building Regulations, and relevant legislation. Using excellent leadership and communication skills, you'll be able to focus on empowering staff and improving outcomes for residents. Experience in performance management, service improvement, and partnership working, you'll be committed to equality, diversity, and promoting independence for all service users.

Why Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives - helping residents maintain their independence, dignity, and safety at home. You'll join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration.

What we can offer you

As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains. For an illustrative value of your benefits package, take a look at our benefits calculator.

Join us

We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with your application, look at the 'our approach to recruitment' page.

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