Social Work Operational Manager (Mental Health Services)(Full Time)(Permanent)

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Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking to appoint a critical role of Operational Manager within Renfrewshire’s Health and Social Care Services within the Community Mental Health Service.

 

Renfrewshire HSCP has a reputation for ambition in improving the quality of services we provide. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we enhance and evolve our community mental health services to better meet the current and emerging needs of adults and older people in Renfrewshire.

 

You will be responsible for the daily operational management within the Community Mental Health Services, with a specialized remit for the social work teams based across multiple CMHTs, along with supporting the strategic development of services. You will also ensure the management of risk and the delivery of high standards of professional practice and the effective use of resources in the management of the budget associated with the services you are responsible for.

 

This position suits someone with the experience of successfully delivering safe & high-quality services, whilst managing increasing service demands and managing change. You should also have experience of managing & leading multi-disciplinary teams, budgetary management and working collaboratively with colleagues and partners to leverage more from our collective resources for the betterment of services.

 

You will also have the ability to inspire & develop people, make better use of resources and contribute to the development and implementation of new ways of working. You will also possess a sound understanding of Self Directed Support, adult and older people’s services. Experience of adult safeguarding legislation is essential, as you will be expected to review and direct care and support through multiple acts. As well as this, you should have sound knowledge of statutory procedures and regulations within Social Work Services.

 

It is essential that you have registration with SSSC, an appropriate professional qualification Degree level qualification, Degree in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work (DipSw) or equivalent. You should also have effective leadership skills with a proven record of successfully managing change and adapting to rapidly changing circumstances. Combined with well-developed written and verbal communication skills, you will also have effective interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication with people at all levels as well as effectively motivating staff and managing conflict.

 

Proven experience of leading and managing a complex service or team in line with professional standards and codes of practice, experience of senior leadership within a professional Social Work/ Social Care environment, knowledge of government policies and national objectives relating to Social Work aswell as Working knowledge of legislation and best practice as it impacts on social work practice is also essential.

 

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

 

Find out more about Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership at www.renfrewshire.hscp.scot

 

Find out more about NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at www.nhsggc.org.uk

 

Find out more about Renfrewshire Council at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk