Local Services Manager

Are you looking for a leadership role where you can make a real difference to dementia services across Somerset?Do you have the skills to manage contracts, lead a team, and work collaboratively within a multi-agency pathway?We''re excited to offer an opportunity as Local Services Manager for Somerset. This is a home-based role, but you''ll need to travel regularly across the region for meetings, engagement activities, and partnership work. Mileage claims will be paid from the Somerset border. This is a large, rural county with poor transport links, so access to your own vehicle is required.Somerset is a unique area for Alzheimer''s Society, with services delivered through a grant-funded contract with supportive and innovative commissioners. The Somerset Dementia Adviser Service is also an active participant in the Somerset Dementia Partnership, and has supported delivery of conferences and activities. The local ICB has recently clustered with Dorset and BANES, Swindon and Wiltshire, connecting you to colleagues within your ICB and the wider South West.You''ll work closely with another Local Services Manager to oversee delivery across the region. Your responsibilities will include managing contracts and groups, leading a team of Dementia Advisers, our valued volunteers and ensuring services align with our Help and Hope strategy and organisational values.About youYou will have: - Experience in managing or supporting service delivery, ideally within health, social care or ..... full job details .....