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Adult Services - Head of Service

Ackerman Pierce
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Ackerman Pierce is seeking a Head of Service for an Adults Team in the Social Care industry in Herefordshire.
  • The position is initially for 3-6 months with a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have at least 5 years of post-qualifying experience in the UK Social Care sector and managerial experience.
  • Responsibilities include overseeing safeguarding inquiries, ensuring compliance with the Care Act, and managing social work teams.
  • Applicants should have SWE registration and be eligible to work in the UK, with an enhanced DBS check available through the agency.

Ackerman Pierce are looking to recruit a Head of Service for an Adults Team within the Social Care industry in Herefordshire. The vacancy will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Responsibilities include:

  • Oversee complex, safeguarding and legal case challenges.
  • Ensure compliance with the Care Act and related legislation.
  • Oversee safeguarding enquiries, adhering to Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
  • Collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality services.
  • Oversee social work teams and ensure operational spend is managed and performance
  • Undertake any duties commensurate with role
  • Have good knowledge and skills in adult social work
  • Work as part of the senior leadership team
  • Support the teams through change management

Experience preferred:

  • Post qualifying experience of working as a Head of Service within the UK.

The Team:

  • Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.

Minimum Requirements:

  • SWE Registration
  • 5 years' post qualifying experience within UK Social Care industry
  • Managerial experience
  • Enhanced DBS (we can obtain for you)
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

  • Your own personal consultant
  • Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
  • DBS and Compliance Service
  • Quick and Easy Registration Process
  • Access to CPD
  • Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Head of Service position, or any similar vacancies we have available in Manchester, please contact Ollie Barrett or email your updated CV today.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.