Head of Service Adults Learning Disabilities

We are looking for Head of Service (HOS) to lead the strategic and operational development of integrated Learning Disability services, ensuring that the highest standards of provision are met.

Location: Greater Manchester

Pay rate – GBP500 per day

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To ensure that the services are Care Act compliant, safe and support people to achieve outcomes that matter to them in their lives. You must also ensure that all other statutory responsibilities including, but not limited to Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Health Act are met.
• To provide specialist support across the services of Learning Disabilities and Mental Health including, giving professional advice and guidance to the organisation in order to meet our statutory requirements and mitigate any risks. This will involve securing clinical / professional advice as appropriate from health.
• Through sound leadership foster a culture where safeguarding of vulnerable adults is primary and positive risk taking underpins safe and responsive service delivery.
• Maintain a strategic overview of national policy, new and emerging initiatives and changes to adults social care and the learning disability agenda. Ensure that any introduction, change and update to relevant legislation is planned for in relation to both service delivery and resource allocation.
• To undertake the role of chair at multi agency meetings ensuring the effective planning and decision making in relation to adults.
• To ensure that all commissioned services are procured and monitored in line with appropriate policy and procedures.
• To actively support the DASS and Deputy Managing Director in their statutory role on all matters relating to adults.

Reed are now offering a joining bonus of up to GBP250 for Qualified Social Workers. Terms apply.

Essential Requirements:

• SWE Registered
• Management Experience
• Experience within a similar role

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant/Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Aftercare services delivered by Candidate Care Team
• Free CV building and Interview support
• Free DBS checks
• PAYE payroll option with addition benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more
• CPD contributions
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients
• Refer a friend scheme and earn up to GBP250
• Supporting the Reed Foundation Which has given GBP9.5m to charity since 2010

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