Service Manager Learning Disabilities, Transitions & Safeguarding

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Service Manager to lead an integrated health and social care service. This role demands strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on safeguarding and legal compliance. The successful candidate will oversee a dedicated team, ensuring effective collaboration across various agencies. With a commitment to improving lives, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and professional development, and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in health or social care settings.
• Excellent people management and IT skills.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks like Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of learning disabilities and safeguarding.
• Support Head of Service in strategic objectives.
• Manage daily operations and departmental budgets.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

IT Proficiency

Networking

Legal Literacy

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Social Worker

SW England Registration

Job description

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled individual to work as the Service Manager to oversee the management of learning disabilities, transitions, and safeguarding. This is a busy integrated service comprising of a range of health and social care professionals offering a holistic provision to our resident.

The successful candidate will require strong leadership experience either at service manager level in a health or social care setting or be a team manager with a desire to further their career and develop their skills in operational and strategic level management. They will require excellent and compassionate people management skills, IT proficiency, and strong networking skills , demonstrating an ability to work across agencies and organisations ensuring effective communication and collaboration with all statutory and voluntary sector partners in the local network. They will also demonstrate well developed legal literacy and a clear knowledge, understanding and practice of the relevant legal frameworks and guidance e.g., Care Act 2014; Children and Families Act 2014; Mental Capacity Act 2005, Pan London Safeguarding framework and Transforming Care requirements. This post will also support the Head of Service to lead on safeguarding therefore, the successful candidate will need to have strong knowledge and experience to work confidently and decisively in this area.

Main duties of the job

You will also require:

• Experience of team managing where you have effectively managed teams with an in-depth and broad knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory functions and national guidance that pertain to adults.
• To assist with the responsibility of the day to day running of the directorate.
• Actively work and attend meetings with Health to ensure an integrated service.
• Have a good understanding of departmental budgets and strategic objectives.
• Oversee and manage Subject Access requests, Freedom of Information requests, complaints, and members enquiries to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Expert experience and knowledge of the statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 and other legislation.
• Attend/chair Outcomes Forum as required to ensure standardised efficient and effective practice, ensuring funding is applied appropriately (CHC, Sec 117, LA, self-funding) according to individual entitlement.
• To deputise in the absence of the Head of Service

This is a busy service, working with complex needs and challenges. However, Adult Social care in Merton is constantly developing and expanding to ensure it provides the best service for our residents and their carers and this is an exciting time to join the team.You will be expected to support the Team Managers and ensure the service is run smoothly. You will need to have a hands-on approach; be solution focused and have good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

About us

Merton is Londons best-kept secret, with beautiful open spaces, exciting regeneration plans, great transport links and an unmatched sporting heritage. We offer structured career progression and a real focus on improving the lives of everyone in our communities.

Heading out in the borough? Merton, consistently in the top five safest London boroughs,is a place packed with rich history; an exciting and emerging culinary scene; connection to nature; sporting heritage; and some of the best theatre outside central London.

Check out Merton Abby Mills, for independent shopping; Deen City Farm, one of Londons oldest urban farms; New Wimbledon Theatre; the Wandle River trail for wildlife spotting; the Grade II listed Canons House and its recently restored facilities; the National Trust-managed Morden Hall Park; and Wimbledon Windmill. Our enviable libraries host live music and exhibitions, have modern, collaborate workspace, as well as community arts and digital learning space.

Merton's connectivity is unbeatable in south London. We are at thestart of both the Northern and District Lines, which offer direct access into central London in just 20 minutes. We have14 National Rail stations; five Underground stations; and we enjoy the London Tram Service, linking Wimbledon, Morden and Croydon.

Morden and Wimbledon stations both offer excellent bus service connections to surrounding areas. And if you need to use your car, youll find fast access to the M23 and M25.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£65,476 to £70,152 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0019-25-2785

Job locations

Civic Centre

London Road

Morden

SM4 5DX

Job description Job responsibilities

Please apply directly via:https://jobs.merton.gov.uk/vacancy/service-manager-learning-disabilities-transitions--amp-safeguarding--585046.html

12 month Fixed Term Contract

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled individual to work as the Service Manager to oversee the management of learning disabilities, transitions, and safeguarding. This is a busy integrated service comprising of a range of health and social care professionals offering a holistic provision to our resident.

The postholder will lead on the operational management and development of the service and support the Head of Service to implement strategic development objectives in accordance with the directory vision. You will be expected to support the Team Managers and ensure the service is run smoothly. You will need to have a hands-on approach; be solution focused and have good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

The successful candidate will require strong leadership experience either at service manager level in a health or social care setting or be a team manager with a desire to further their career and develop their skills in operational and strategic level management. They will require excellent and compassionate people management skills, IT proficiency, and strong networking skills , demonstrating an ability to work across agencies and organisations ensuring effective communication and collaboration with all statutory and voluntary sector partners in the local network. They will also demonstrate well developed legal literacy and a clear knowledge, understanding and practice of the relevant legal frameworks and guidance e.g., Care Act 2014; Children and Families Act 2014; Mental Capacity Act 2005, Pan London Safeguarding framework and Transforming Care requirements. This post will also support the Head of Service to lead on safeguarding therefore, the successful candidate will need to have strong knowledge and experience to work confidently and decisively in this area.

This is a busy service, working with complex needs and challenges. However, Adult Social care in Merton is constantly developing and expanding to ensure it provides the best service for our residents and their carers and this is an exciting time to join the team.

You will also require:

• Experience of team managing where you have effectively managed teams with an in-depth and broad knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory functions and national guidance that pertain to adults.
• To assist with the responsibility of the day to day running of the directorate.
• Actively work and attend meetings with Health to ensure an integrated service.
• Have a good understanding of departmental budgets and strategic objectives.
• Oversee and manage Subject Access requests, Freedom of Information requests, complaints, and members enquiries to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Expert experience and knowledge of the statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 and other legislation.
• Attend/chair Outcomes Forum as required to ensure standardised efficient and effective practice, ensuring funding is applied appropriately (CHC, Sec 117, LA, self-funding) according to individual entitlement.
• To deputise in the absence of the Head of Service.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please apply directly via:https://jobs.merton.gov.uk/vacancy/service-manager-learning-disabilities-transitions--amp-safeguarding--585046.html

12 month Fixed Term Contract

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled individual to work as the Service Manager to oversee the management of learning disabilities, transitions, and safeguarding. This is a busy integrated service comprising of a range of health and social care professionals offering a holistic provision to our resident.

The postholder will lead on the operational management and development of the service and support the Head of Service to implement strategic development objectives in accordance with the directory vision. You will be expected to support the Team Managers and ensure the service is run smoothly. You will need to have a hands-on approach; be solution focused and have good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

The successful candidate will require strong leadership experience either at service manager level in a health or social care setting or be a team manager with a desire to further their career and develop their skills in operational and strategic level management. They will require excellent and compassionate people management skills, IT proficiency, and strong networking skills , demonstrating an ability to work across agencies and organisations ensuring effective communication and collaboration with all statutory and voluntary sector partners in the local network. They will also demonstrate well developed legal literacy and a clear knowledge, understanding and practice of the relevant legal frameworks and guidance e.g., Care Act 2014; Children and Families Act 2014; Mental Capacity Act 2005, Pan London Safeguarding framework and Transforming Care requirements. This post will also support the Head of Service to lead on safeguarding therefore, the successful candidate will need to have strong knowledge and experience to work confidently and decisively in this area.

This is a busy service, working with complex needs and challenges. However, Adult Social care in Merton is constantly developing and expanding to ensure it provides the best service for our residents and their carers and this is an exciting time to join the team.

You will also require:

• Experience of team managing where you have effectively managed teams with an in-depth and broad knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory functions and national guidance that pertain to adults.
• To assist with the responsibility of the day to day running of the directorate.
• Actively work and attend meetings with Health to ensure an integrated service.
• Have a good understanding of departmental budgets and strategic objectives.
• Oversee and manage Subject Access requests, Freedom of Information requests, complaints, and members enquiries to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Expert experience and knowledge of the statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 and other legislation.
• Attend/chair Outcomes Forum as required to ensure standardised efficient and effective practice, ensuring funding is applied appropriately (CHC, Sec 117, LA, self-funding) according to individual entitlement.
• To deputise in the absence of the Head of Service.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• SW England Registration or Registration with relevant medical body
• Qualified Social Worker or Relevant Qualification

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• SW England Registration or Registration with relevant medical body
• Qualified Social Worker or Relevant Qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

London Borough Of Merton

Address

Civic Centre

London Road

Morden

SM4 5DX

Employer's website

https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

London Borough Of Merton

Address

Civic Centre

London Road

Morden

SM4 5DX

Employer's website

https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)