Service Manager

We are looking to recruit a full-time / or two part time Service Manager's to cover a secondment for up to 6 months for the Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team and the Scheduling Service.
The Service manager or managers will provide countywide leadership to the Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team who provide professional assessment and triage at the front door of Adult Social Care. As manager will also oversee the Scheduling Service who provide administrative support to arrange Short Term Support at home. Within the scheduling service there are several projects and pilots where it will be expected that the successful candidate will have experience of project management.
The Service Manager will have the ability to establish and maintain close relationships with partner agencies and support the development of our offer to Derbyshire residents. You will use your relationships and skills in supporting efficient and creative solutions resolve problems. Applicants should be able to demonstrate an excellent track record in their ability to support and manage others and develop professional autonomy and accountability. You will be responsible for the management of performance including delivering on outcomes identified within the council.
We are looking for applicants who are motivated, enthusiastic and who embraces ongoing improvement and development. You will promote a strength based approach and be able to use your influence to encourage a shared commitment to supporting people to maintain independence, choice and control over their own lives.
The post is for a 5 from 7 working pattern but at the present time staff are expected to work on a Monday to Friday basis. Prior notice will be given in advance if this changes.

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:
+ Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
+ 27 days annual leave per year (32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
+ Training and development opportunities
+ Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
+ Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
+ Supportive management and team
+ Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
+ Derbyshire rewards - offering hundreds of discounts and cashback
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here, The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.
Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.
Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here
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