Head of Service, Future Options Adult Social Care (CDC)

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to lead Adult Social Care services in Doncaster as the Head of Service for Future Options. This role is pivotal in shaping services that support individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. You will work closely with senior officers and community partners to promote independence and ensure high-quality care. Join a dedicated team committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of local residents, with a focus on wellbeing and human rights. This is more than a job; it's a chance to impact your community positively.

Benefits

Generous local government pension scheme

Well-being support

Development opportunities

Staff discounts

Competitive leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in social care leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of community support and mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage integrated services for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Collaborate with NHS partners to enhance community support.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship Management

Social Care Knowledge

Community Engagement

Wellbeing Promotion

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Leadership or Management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our senior leadership team in Adult Social Care in Doncaster. As Head of Service for Future Options, 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 they call home, with the people and things they love, doing things that matter to them.

As Head of Service for Future Options, 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 (including our Out of Hours Service), and a range of in-house Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered direct care services supporting people with a learning disability.

This is a pivotal time to work in social care as we continue to develop services for the benefit of local people. You will work closely with senior officers both internally and externally to shape the Future Options Services and wider community support, making a tangible difference in the lives of local residents. Our practice framework and ‘Making it Real’ foundations will be central to your values, knowledge, and approach.

A strength-based approach and a commitment to wellbeing in its broadest sense will come naturally to you. You’ll have the skills to translate your values into action. You will understand and role model the behaviors needed to lead in a complex system and be willing to work across organizational boundaries for the benefit of people and their loved ones.

Promoting independence is at the core of our services, ensuring people are supported to achieve their goals and ambitions. Above all, you’ll promote the human rights of those we serve. In doing so, you’ll support adult social care to make the best use of resources and ensure high-quality care and support in Doncaster.

All our services are closely linked and integrated with NHS partners, making joint working essential. You will need well-developed relationship skills and experience leading integrated services when working with a range of partners.

In return for your dedication, we offer the chance to be part of a committed team dedicated to helping all people in Doncaster thrive. Benefits include competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, well-being support, development opportunities, staff discounts, and benefits schemes. More information on employee benefits can be found in the attached benefits book.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Annika Leyland-Bolton, Service Director, Adult Social Care: [e-mail]. To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.