Head of Service

1 month ago

Birkenhead, United Kingdom Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Lead and manage the delivery and operation of the Mental Health Adult Social Care Service by effective management of staff, supervision of practise, setting standards and promoting and participating in joint working with partners and other agencies to meet the needs of adults and their families.

The post holder is responsible for translating strategic plans into operational delivery of services and is responsible for performance, quality, safety and service development in-line with Trust-wide policies and protocols.

The post holder will work in partnership with senior staff to ensure service provision is practice led and managerially enabled; supporting practice engagement and leadership.

The post holder will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the local care & health economy to manage and achieve improvements in Trust services generally.

Responsible for supporting the contribution (inc performance), development and wellbeing of the individuals they directly line manage and ensuring direct reports do the same for staff in which they are responsible. Overseeing a culture in which staff are enabled to be the best that they can be.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior social work leader to join our All-Age Disabilities Care Group In Wirral as Head of Service - Mental Health (Adult Social Care) at the Trust. Responsible for the delivery and operation of the services and the professional leadership of all statutory social work activity within the Mental Health (Adult Social Care) Services; this key post will require the postholder to provide professional advice and assurance to the Head of Operations and the Associate Director for SMH & AAD and lead on all matters relating to Mental Health (Adult Social Care) governance, regulation, quality and professional practice standards. Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be an integrated provider and recognises the need to ensure a strong voice for social work and social care within the organisation.

The person will work closely with colleagues within the LA, including the Director of Adult Social Services, Commissioners, and the Principal Social Worker to provide assurance on the standards of professional practice, as well as leading on key transformation programmes. The Trust is a key supporter of vital organisations and the postholder will be supported to access all appropriate regional forums and professional practice support.

If you are a registered senior social work leader who can inspire and lead with the drive and enthusiasm to be successful in this role then I would like to hear from you.

About us

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead and manage the delivery and operation of the Mental Health Adult Social Care Service by effective management of staff, supervision of practise, setting standards and promoting and participating in joint working with partners and other agencies to meet the needs of adults and their families.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Social Work qualification registered with Social Work England Relevant professional qualifications at Masters Level or equivalent experience Post graduate management qualification or relevant experience Demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development

Knowledge

Essential

Up to date knowledge of modern service delivery and national plans for health and social care Commercial focus and understanding of business requirements of the Trust. Understanding of project management methodology and approached Understanding of service improvement tools and techniques Knowledge of workforce policy and process Knowledge of corporate governance policy and process Budget management Understanding of regulations and legislation that govern health care delivery

Experience

Essential

Effective implementation of operational plans Proven ability to develop a culture that improves quality Ability to resolve complex problems through win/win approach. Evidence of listening to and acting upon the view of service users/carers and the wider community Building and maintaining good working relationships and partnerships across the health and social care system Seizing technological solutions to develop services. Accountable for managing budgets. Experience of meeting tight deadlines within pressurised work environment

Desirable

Experience of working managing clinical services within the NHS

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