Peripatetic Service Manager, Neighbourhoods (part time) - Adults

• Countywide across Somerset
• 10 hours per week to provide cover
• 33 days annual leave entitlement (pro-rata)
• £13,319 per annum

As service manager, you are integral to our new team structure, supporting our Strategic Manager for Neighbourhoods and sitting within our management team.

Supporting staff with professional development, you will develop good practice and confidence in managing risk and making informed, evidence-based decisions. Using a strengths-based approach, you will support and enable the team to collaborate with individuals, families/carers, and other professionals to complete assessments and to be creative in how we achieve good outcomes for our citizens with a focus on enabling people to retain their independence and to prevent or delay the need for longer term support.

You will be working in collaboration with health, therapy and community colleagues and so experience of collaborating with system partners is essential. As service manager, your responsibility is to ensure that the work of the team is undertaken in line with organisational requirements including any business/governance processes, and that the service response is delivered promptly, effectively organised and evidenced.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. You will need to have:

• A recognised Social Worker professional qualification and are registered with the Social Work England.
• Have or are prepared to gain an appropriate management qualification and be able to demonstrate significant post-qualification personal development.
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of frailty and chronic ill health and its effects on individuals/carers/family with people their families and carers.
• Experience of practice teaching/supervising/ coaching and/or managing staff
• Experience of working in partnership with statutory/voluntary organisations to promote the independence of service users.
• Experience of managing within allocated resources.
• Knowledge of Performance Management in health and social care settings
• An understanding of the principles of citizen directed support.
• The ability to prioritise between conflicting demands.
• The ability to work as a member of a team and to build working relationships with colleagues in a wide range of partner agencies is vital.
• IT, report writing and communication skills.

,At Somerset Council, we work hard to attract the best staff and we want to make sure that once you are on board, you are well supported and rewarded for the work you do.

• This grade offers 33 days annual leave pro rata (plus bank holidays) and the option to request to buy up to 2 weeks additional annual leave pro rata
• Hybrid working options where the role allows
• A clear career pathway with apprenticeships, professional, leadership and academic programmes and qualifications, regular CPD opportunities and a corporate coaching and mentoring scheme
• A new comprehensive induction programme supported by Practice Development Advanced Practitioners, plus a confidential and impartial welcome call to ensure your induction goes smoothly
• Ongoing support & development opportunities – regular CPD events arranged and delivered by our dedicated Adult Social Care Learning and Development team, including an annual Carnival of Practice event with key speakers such as the Chief Social Worker, a team of Advanced Practitioner – Practice Development roles to support our workforce, personalised personal development plans, a corporate coaching and mentoring scheme.
• Local Government pension scheme
• Employee support networks that acknowledge and celebrate the richness of diversity and equality within our workforce
• Guaranteed Interview Schemes – Disability Confident, Veterans, Care Leavers
• Employee assistance and support offering a variety of wellbeing services and events to support a healthy work/life balance inc. a free online gym offer, dedicated Mental Wellbeing Ambassadors and much more!
• Relocation of up to £8,000, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
• Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of discounts online and on the high street
• My Staff Shop which offers a variety of discounts including; cinemas, shopping, restaurants, gym discounts and more!
• Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice, along with discounts on fuel
• Cycle to work scheme

Due to the nature of the role and the geographical area of the service across Somerset, which is a largely rural county, with limitations around public transport the ability to be able to travel to any location is essential. Therefore, applicants must have full access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.

We recognise and welcome applications from disabled individuals who may require reasonable adjustments to meet this requirement, and we’re happy to discuss this from the first point of contact with the recruitment team.

This is a Grade 8 post with a current salary of £13,319 per annum

We are a socially active council and run many webinars and events, team away days, volunteering opportunities plus, hold regular staff Q&A sessions. We encourage professional development and training to support your learning and aspirations. And there are also a variety of networking groups and activities that you can join.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve so we will always welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our teams. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact: Sarah Skeet Sarah.Skeet@Somerset.gov.uk

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today!

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Somerset is situated in a beautiful, rural county in a central southwest location but with good city links. With scenic countryside, historic sites, charming towns and villages, family-friendly attractions, beaches, festivals (Glastonbury!) and events, outdoor activities, zoos, water parks and plenty of local produce to try, there’s something for everyone!

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