Health & Care Programme and Development Manager

Thurrock Council; Grays; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council as a Health & Care Programme & Development Manager, where you will lead the transformation of adult social care services. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on community health outcomes through innovative solutions and collaborative partnerships. With a focus on developing integrated locality teams, you will be at the forefront of change in a vibrant area that values diversity and inclusion. Enjoy a flexible working environment, generous leave, and the opportunity to shape the future of local services while making a difference in the lives of residents.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working Options

Job Share Applications Welcome

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of health and social care systems.
• Experience in delivering change initiatives for improved outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Adult Social Care transformation programmes.
• Work with partners to improve local health and care outcomes.

Skills

Health and Social Care Understanding

Community and Voluntary Sector Knowledge

Change Initiatives Experience

Partnership Development Skills

Job description

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Job Description

Health & Care Programme & Development Manager (2 posts)

Salary: £51,801 - £59,724 per annum

Grade: G

Fixed Term Contract - 2 years

37 Hours per Week

The role is responsible for the development and implementation of the Adult Social Care transformation programme - as part of Better Care Together Thurrock and the Integrated Care Strategy. Although the role will support a range of transformation programmes, there will be a focus on the development and implementation of our Integrated Locality Teams.

The role sits within Adult Social Care but will work in partnership with Housing and local NHS and voluntary and community sector partners.

The role will support the development and implementation of our approach to place-based working and our ambition to improve the outcomes of local people through the development of integrated and person-focused solutions and system-change.

Experience and skills include:

• A good understanding of health and social care.
• A good understanding of the role of the community and voluntary sector and asset-based community development.
• Experience of delivering change initiatives and/or system redesign to improve health and care outcomes.
• The ability to and experience of working in partnership with others to develop and deliver change.
• A Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

For further information, please contact Gavin Beard via email - [e-mail]

Advert Closing Date

• Redeployment Only: 8th May 2025
• Internal & External: 25th May 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

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About Us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council