Locality Care Manager

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Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking a Locality Care Manager to support the Registered Care Manager in leading a high-performing adult social care service at Fletcher Court, Oakworth, Keighley. The role focuses on safe, person-centred care and continuous improvement to meet CQC standards.

The post requires substantial management experience in health and social care, with emphasis on safeguarding, budgeting, and staff development. Weekend working and DBS check are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a management/supervisory role within health or social care.
• Experience leading and developing staff teams.
• Experience safeguarding adults and understanding duties from the Care Act 2014.
• Experience working with diverse communities and individuals from various backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make operational decisions.
• Experience of service planning, performance monitoring and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and professional leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, statutory requirements and Council policies.
• Manage budgets and resources to deliver high-quality services.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and innovation.
• Promote accountability, learning, respect and excellence.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with users, families and partner organisations.
• Lead service planning, performance management and outcome monitoring.
• Support, develop and motivate staff through supervision, appraisal and workforce development.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are discharged in line with the Care Act 2014.

Skills

Management experience

Staff leadership

Safeguarding experience

Diverse communities

Communication skills

Decision making

Service planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Contract Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week. Full Time.

weekend working.

Location: Fletcher Court Extra Care Setting. Oakworth, Keighley. There are 69 apartments within Fletcher Court where individuals who require varying levels of support to maintain their independence and daily living are supported by the staff team.

Job Introduction

Department: Adult Social Care & Health

Position Title: Locality Care Manager

Band /Grade: 8

Pay Rate: £32,046 to £34,811 pa

Contract Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week. Full Time.

This will include early and late shifts and some

weekend working.

Location: Fletcher Court Extra Care Setting. Oakworth, Keighley. There are 69 apartments within Fletcher Court where individuals who require varying levels of support to maintain their independence and daily living are supported by the staff team.

Make a Difference Every Day

Bradford Adult Social Care is looking to recruit a Locality Care Manager to support the Registered Care Manager in maintaining a high-performing service that supports people to live independently, safely and with dignity.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced leaders who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and achieving positive outcomes for the people who access our services.

About The Role

As a Locality Care Manager, you will provide and support the Registered Care Manager with visible and effective leadership, ensuring services are safe, well-governed and compliant with relevant legislation and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. You will play a key role in shaping and continuously improving services whilst ensuring citizens remain at the heart of everything we do.

You Will

• Provide operational and professional leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, statutory requirements and Council policies.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to deliver high-quality services.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and innovation.
• Promote a culture of accountability, learning, respect and excellence.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with the people who use the service, families, colleagues and partner organisations.
• Lead service planning, performance management and outcome monitoring.
• Support, develop and motivate staff through regular supervision, appraisal and workforce development activities.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are discharged effectively and in accordance with the Care Act 2014.

Why Bradford?

At Bradford, we are ambitious for the people we serve and the communities we support. As one of the largest and most diverse local authorities in the country, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred adult social care services that help people live independently and live well within their communities.

We are investing in our residential and community-based services, driving continuous improvement, and creating opportunities for innovative and compassionate leaders to make a real difference. As a Locality Care Manager, you will play a key role in shaping services, developing our workforce and delivering excellent outcomes for the people who use the service and their families.

Working In Bradford Offers The Opportunity To

• Lead services that have a direct and meaningful impact on people's lives.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues across health, social care and community partnerships.
• Access a wide range of learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• Benefit from membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a competitive annual leave entitlement.
• Join an organisation that values wellbeing, inclusion, integrity and professional excellence.

We are looking for leaders who share our values, champion person-centred practice and are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and support. If you are passionate about leading high-performing teams and making a positive difference every day, we would welcome your application.

• Equal Opportunities
• We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
• The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

About You

We are looking for confident, compassionate and values-driven leaders who can inspire others and deliver excellent services.

Essential Requirements

You will have:

• Significant experience of working in a management or supervisory role within health or social care.
• Experience of leading and developing staff teams.
• Experience of safeguarding adults and understanding the duties arising from Section 42 of the Care Act 2014.
• Experience of working with diverse communities and individuals from a range of cultural, faith and social backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and make sound operational decisions.
• Experience of service planning, performance monitoring and quality assurance.
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent recognised qualification).

Personal Qualities

You Will Be

• An inclusive and motivational leader.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for people.
• Able to build positive working relationships with the people who use the service, families and partner agencies.
• Flexible, resilient and solution-focused.
• Committed to promoting independence, empowerment and reablement.

Additional Information

The post holder will be required to work weekends and bank holidays where service needs require.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this post.

Further Information

For An Informal Discussion About The Role, Please Contact

Nicola Keenan – Registered Care Manager

Phone: [phone].

Email: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 15/11/2026

Attached documents

• Job Profile - Locality care Manager - May 2015.doc