Head of Adult Social Care - Early Help and Prevention service

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Peene; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Kent-based Local Authority is seeking a Head of Service for Early Help and Prevention within their Adults services. You will lead the strategic and operational aspects of the service, ensuring effective management to promote independence. A qualification in Social Work or Occupational Therapy is essential for this role. The position offers a salary up to £78,500 per annum along with a contributory pension scheme and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £78,500 per annum

Contributory Pension Scheme

Progression Opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading and managing Adult Social Care services.
• Strong understanding of operational systems and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational aspects of the 'front door' service.
• Ensure service is managed to maximize independence.

Skills

Leadership in Adult Social Care

Operational management

Collaboration and partnership skills

Education

Qualification in Social Work or Occupational Therapy

Job description

A recently CQC 'Good' rated, Kent-based Local Authority is looking for a Head of Service for Early Help and Prevention service with their Adults services.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE A QUALIFICATION IN SOCIAL WORK OR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

You will be responsible for leading the strategic and operational aspects of the 'front door' service, ensuring it is managed and delivered in a manner that maximises independence and enables people to live as ordinary a life as possible. You will make the best use of all available resources, including the community and voluntary sector, family, and informal carers.

You will have an extensive experience in leading and managing Adult Social Care services, a strong understanding of operational systems and relevant legislation and excellent collaboration and partnership skills.

Benefits for you:

• Salary up to £78,500 per annum
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Progression Opportunities
• Local government pension scheme

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