Locality Care Manager

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Job summary

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking a Locality Care Manager in Bradford. The role provides leadership to multidisciplinary teams, ensures services meet CQC standards and legal requirements, and drives continuous quality improvement with a focus on safe, well-governed care.

You will manage budgets, develop staff, and build partnerships with service users, families and partner organisations to deliver high-quality outcomes for adults in the community.

Qualifications

• 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 duties arising from the Care Act 2014.
• Experience of working with diverse communities and individuals from a range of backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Management experience

Staff development

Communication skills

Decision making

Performance monitoring

Quality assurance

Safeguarding adults

Diversity & inclusion

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Leadership qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

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.

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.

• 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.

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

• 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

• 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.

Closing Date: 15/11/2026