Operations Manager Healthcare

Dunnebier; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Operations Manager for their Adult Social Care team in West Yorkshire. This critical role involves overseeing service delivery, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and improving outcomes for adults. The ideal candidate will have extensive operational management experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep commitment to safeguarding. A hybrid working model is offered, providing flexibility while ensuring effective care delivery.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Enhanced DBS check

Impact-focused role

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing CQC regulated services.
• Strong leadership skills with experience of leading change and developing staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding adults at risk.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of adult social care services ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care.
• Contribute to the redesign and continuous improvement of services.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
• Manage performance outcomes, budget action plans, and financial management.

Skills

Operational management experience in adult social care

Leadership and team management

Budget management

Relationship building with partners

Strategic thinking

Flexibility & adaptability

Job description

Our client are , motivated, and experienced Operations Manager to join their Adult Social Care team. This is a critical leadership role, to drive forward the implementation of their vision for adult social care, working within a framework of strength-based and asset-based approaches. You will be responsible for managing and improving service delivery across multiple localities in Calderdale, ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective services that meet the diverse needs of our community.

As a key member of their extended leadership team, you will work collaboratively across sectors, lead multi‑professional teams, and have a direct impact on improving outcomes for adults in Calderdale. If you are passionate about creating positive change, developing innovative care models, and fostering strong partnerships, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Service Management: Oversee the operation of adult social care services within your portfolio, ensuring the efficient delivery of high‑quality care that meets local needs and statutory requirements.
• Strategic Development: Contribute to the redesign and continuous improvement of services, focusing on preventative approaches, early intervention, and personalised care that maximises independence and choice.
• Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team of qualified social workers and professionals, including CQC regulated provider services, ensuring effective service delivery aligned with Calderdale Cares priorities.
• Partnership Collaboration: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues across the Council, Health, Third Sector, community groups, and the provider market to ensure a cohesive approach to adult social care.
• Performance and Budget Management: Take responsibility for performance outcomes, budget action plans, and financial management within your portfolio, ensuring resources are used effectively and efficiently.
• Risk Management & Safeguarding: Manage risk and ensure compliance with health and safety policies, safeguarding responsibilities, and CQC regulations to protect both service users and staff.
• Transformation & Integration: Identify opportunities for service transformation and contribute to collaborative working and integration between health and social care services to enhance service delivery.
• Leadership Support: Act as a member of the Extended Leadership Team, contributing to cross‑directorate leadership, change, and strategic planning for the Directorate.

What the client is looking for:

• Experience: Extensive operational management experience in adult social care or a related field, with a proven track record in leading multi‑disciplinary teams and managing CQC regulated services.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience of leading change, fostering innovation, and developing staff.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to contribute to the development of strategic plans and service improvement initiatives, and to ensure alignment with statutory requirements and local needs.
• Collaborative Approach: Excellent relationship‑building skills with internal and external partners, with a commitment to collaborative, integrated working across sectors.
• Budget Management: Proven experience in budget setting, management, and the delivery of value for money services.
• Commitment to Safeguarding: A deep commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk, with the ability to lead safeguarding initiatives effectively.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Ability to work flexibly outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends, as required to support service delivery.

Additional Information:

• Smarter Working: Hybrid working model, with a balance of working from home and from a designated council workplace.
• DBS Check: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
• Impact and community focused: Make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults by leading innovative and person‑centred care services