Adult Social Care Service Manager – Hospitals and Manchester Community Response

Adult Social Care Service Manager – Hospitals and Manchester Community Response

Overview: Manchester is transforming health and social care through the Manchester Local Care Organisation. Following a recent promotion within our team, we are offering the opportunity to join as Service Manager for the Hospital Social Work Teams, providing strategic and operational leadership for adult social work across Manchester Hospitals and the Manchester Community Response (MCR) service.You will shape high-quality, person-centred care and work closely with senior colleagues across health and social care to deliver good outcomes for residents.

What You’ll Be DoingLeading the delivery of Care Act responsibilities and statutory duties

Leading professional supervision and development of the social work service across hospital and community settings

Driving continuous improvement and innovation to enhance outcomes for Manchester’s citizens

Collaborating with stakeholders to reduce hospital delays and improve care pathways

Taking the lead on adult social care performance across designated service areas

Qualifications and RequirementsA qualified social worker with a passion for leadership and service development

Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England

Full UK driving licence and access to a car if required for business use (Casual Car User); mileage allowance provided

Pre-employment checks: Proof of identity, full employment history, and evidence of conduct in relevant health or social care settings

Right to work in the UK (Home Office guidance). This role is not sponsored under the Skilled Worker route

DBS (Enhanced) clearance required; information handled confidentially per DBS Code of Practice

BenefitsGenerous holiday allowance: up to 26 days per year plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after five years, with option to purchase additional leave

Local government pension scheme with life cover and benefits

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Discounts and perks (MCR+), cycle to work, flu jabs, eye tests, and more

Learning and development opportunities, onboarding and ongoing training

Commitment to fair, flexible work and health and wellbeing support

Volunteer leave and other well-being provisions

Equality, Inclusion and Support

We are a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and strive to create an accessible and inclusive workplace. We provide interview adjustments and accessible formats as needed via our accessibility tools.

Other Information

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