Interim Service Manager – Neighbourhood (Adult Social Care)
Sheffield
Pay rate - £350 per day
Initial 3 months
Full-time
Start date ASAP
Description
- Leadership: Connect the Assistant Director’s strategic goals with the day-to-day operations of front-line managers, ensuring the Council’s vision is put into practice based on feedback from customers, carers, and staff.
- Operational Oversight: Manage either assessment and support functions (e.g., social work or occupational therapy) or provider functions (e.g., direct care at home or in the community).
- Access to Support: Ensure individuals can easily find the support and information they need and know who to contact for help.
- Risk Management: Help individuals plan for the future and manage risks according to their preferences.
- Enablement: Encourage a way of working that helps people rely less on intensive services and become more independent.
- Self-Managed Support: Support individuals in managing their own care, giving them control over their support arrangements.
Selection criteria questions:
- Social Work Degree: CQSW, CSS, DIPSW, or equivalent qualification.
- Management Qualification: Level 5 qualification in management (e.g., NVQ Level 4) or substantial relevant experience.
- Social Work England Registration: Required if qualified in social work.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
