Service Improvement Lead Manager
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £63,225 per annum
Fixed Term until 31 December 2026
We are facing a time of unprecedented change in the delivery of Integrated Adult Social Care and Health. This brings significant opportunities to work differently and improve the offer to the Devon population.
This new role, working with the Senior Leadership Team and supporting the work around Quality, Performance and Re-Design, will bring opportunities for a forward-thinking person to lead key areas of service improvement within Integrated Adult Social Care operations. You will hold responsibility for managing service delivery for operational teams alongside the focus on supporting targeted countywide improvement.
You will bring experience of leading service improvement to the organisation, and there will be the opportunity to extend and develop those skills in this role. You will have a good knowledge of Adult Social Care be able to make an impact with your leadership style and be able to work with complexity and ambiguity.
We are looking for someone who can inspire others and drive the implementation of effective change. You will need to maintain strong links to front line, operational practice, to ensure that change within Adult Social Care has a clear focus on operational needs and processes. You will need to be an excellent communicator with good negotiation skills.
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 14th April 2025.
For further information on this role please contact Sarah Mackereth on sarah.mackereth@nhs.net or 07788 353619.
This role is offered on a fixed term basis until 31st December 2026.
We will consider applications for this opportunity on a secondment basis until 31st December 2026. Please ensure you obtain agreement from your line manager prior to making an application, as this is essential for your application to be considered.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
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- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ007611
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ007611
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & HealthManagement & Senior Management
- Salary Details
£63,225 per annum
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
02/04/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes