Head of Function for Adult Social Care, Integrated Adults and Social Care Services

- Locality, Prevention and Discharge, and Enablement and Independence Services

Salary: £71,000 to £81,000
Location: Gateshead

Joining us at a pivotal time in our history, this is an exciting opportunity for the right person to make their mark in our leading Adult Social Care provision.

We're absolutely committed to making Gateshead a place where everyone thrives, and you'll be joining an organisation who strongly believe that the strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead. When faced with adversity, we come together and deliver for one another, working tirelessly for the benefit of our communities. We have a relentless focus on eliminating inequalities and inequity across the borough. We value our employees, respect their skills and knowledge, and strive to create a friendly and supportive environment for colleagues at all levels. 

You'll be joining at us at an interesting and challenging time as we aim to deliver transformational positive changes for the benefit of the Borough and residents, within our medium-term financial strategy and a growing demand for services. You'll inspire a workforce of circa 500 skilled individuals and robustly manage a resource budget of £49m. As a creative and transformational leader, you'll spearhead initiatives that not only enhance service delivery for our residents, but also ensure financial sustainability.

Working closely with our Members and leadership colleagues, as a highly credible and skilled practitioner, you'll have considerable experience of delivering in the adult care or integrated health and care environment. With demonstrable continuing professional development, you'll bring a strong understanding of the national policy context for adult social care, health and care system dynamics, service reform, and transformational change.

What the role involves

Manage the assessment of need, care delivery / planning, review, personalisation and safeguarding of adults to the highest standards within available resources to promote independence, choice and control.

Your key result areas

• Manage the social work assessment and care planning and / or The Enablement and Independence Service and review strategies, policies and processes to meet the highest standards of professional practice.
• Manage social work safeguarding strategy, policy and processes to meet the highest standards of professional practice, in line with the Care Quality Commissions framework.
• Take the lead responsibility for the protection of vulnerable adults.
• Lead the development of social work/social care to reflect best practice and meet the requirements of regulatory bodies.
• Lead the personalisation of social work/social care.
• Ensure that all services are delivered within legislative requirements and performance frameworks.
• Develop partnerships with other agencies including health, housing, children's services, local authorities, the voluntary sector and representative bodies.
• Work with regional colleagues to drive sector led improvement and benchmarking of quality services.
• Ensure that Members are aware and have the opportunity to comment on service changes through portfolio briefings.
• Develop innovative solutions to changes in Government policy, need and resources in consultation with community groups.
• Liaise with Trade Unions to manage the consultation and negotiations process in terms of implementing changing practices within the service area.
• Chair complex HR meetings and take a strategic leadership role across the service.
• Create the conditions to facilitate co production with service users, employees and partners.
• Facilitate equality of access and experience across the services.

Contact us and apply

Please contact our recruitment partners at The Resourcing Solution to find out more.

Contact us

For an informal confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact our consultant at The Resourcing Solution, Leanne Auton on 07815 028548 or Leanne.Auton@northyorks.gov.uk

How to apply

Please submit one Word document that details a comprehensive CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role. Please do not submit PDFs. It is important that your written application fully addresses the experience criteria.  Applications should be emailed to Executive.ResourcingSolutions@northyorks.gov.uk

Closing date: 

1 September 2024 (midnight)

Shortlisting:

Shortlisting will take place on 4 September 2024.

Assessment event:

3 options according to availability - 23 September (afternoon) / 24 September (morning) / 26 September (afternoon). All to take place in person at Gateshead Council offices. Please advise on your availability when you apply.