- 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.
- To co-produce and devise solutions with strategic commissioners which maximises choice for individuals, makes best use of alternatives to paid support in local communities, whilst implementing a strength-based approach to practice.
- Provide strategic leadership, vision and direction to those engaged in the provision of learning disability and mental health services in Oldham, and to contribute to the overall strategic management and performance of the service.
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The Talent Crowd
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Oldham, Lancashire OL4 3JA, England
£500 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Oldham Council is seeking a Head of Service with a pay rate of £500 per day.
- The role requires ensuring compliance with the Care Act and other statutory responsibilities, including the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.
- Candidates should possess significant experience in providing specialist support in Learning Disabilities and Mental Health services.
- The position demands strong leadership skills to foster a culture of safeguarding and positive risk-taking in service delivery.
- Interested applicants can contact Molly Rylance for more information about the role and other related opportunities.
