Head of Service

Head of Service, Oldham Council
Pay rate, £500 per day
Job Purpose: -
To lead the strategic and operational development of integrated Learning Disability and Mental Health services, ensuring that the highest standards of provision are met.
General Responsibilities:

1. To determine the strategic direction of the service and anticipate the changes influencing the services both internally and externally in partnership with health, evaluating the risks and opportunities and putting appropriate strategies/plans into action.
2. In conjunction with health oversee and co-ordinate service plans, including regular evaluation of progress against those plans, agreeing appropriate follow up actions with managers as required.
3. Foster a high-performance culture within the service ensuring efficiencies are maximised and continuous improvement occurs.
4. To be accountable for significant budgets, directly influencing the budget setting and long-term financial planning, demonstrating value for money in the delivery of its services.

5.To provide leadership to the workforce ensuring that resources are effectively deployed, appropriately supported, trained and qualified to undertake their job role and deliver health and social care priorities/objectives.

1. To ensure effective working relationships with all partners, both internal and external.

Please contact Molly Rylance on 07815461919 or email molly.rylance@thetalentcrowd.com for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.