Job summary
Despite the challenges that Health and Adult Social Care has faced within the last two years, the approach we take in Buckinghamshire is not to take shelter and wait for the storm to pass. Instead, we have chosen to transformand reshape across the system so we can build for the future.
Transforming Mental Health and Adult Social Care in the last 12 months is enabling us to reshape our mental health social work partnership through Section 75 and implement a structure that is focused around establishing the right conditions to deliver outstanding practice and working more closely with the voluntary and community sector to support people near to where they live.
About us
Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country.
We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on Our Journey to Outstanding.
As a service, we are committed to develop inclusive and diverse working environments for our teams as well as being representative of the communities we support.
We also want to embrace the flexibility that we have had to our working life since the pandemic and as a result the Service Manager will work flexibly between office bases and home in accordance with business needs.
Our ask to potential applicants is - Do you want to be a part of leading the change in Adult Social Care and Mental Health not just in Buckinghamshire but in how we influence work at a regional level?
Main duties of the job
This is a pivotal role with line management responsibilities for the three Team Managers across Mental Health Social Work within Buckinghamshire, including the Approved Mental Health Professional Service.
You will support the Team Managers in the delivery of their duties, providing professional practice guidance and input directly into the management of complex cases including those managed within the scope of the Court of Protection. You will have proven experience of leading mental health social care teams delivering statutory Care Act and s117 responsibilities.
The post-holder will represent social care within the Trust at a senior level and represent mental health services within Buckinghamshire Council in policy and practice development forums.
Working in a changing environment, you will be able to clearly articulate how a strength-based practice model translates to partners in delivering improved outcomes for vulnerable adults in Buckinghamshire. You will ensure that the Council's fiscal responsibilities are managed throughout social care practice within the Trust.
You will have strategic leadership skills, with proven experience of managing staff, inspiring confidence, encouraging, motivating and influencing others.
You will be required to build sustained and trusted relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders.
You will be joining a wide network that is a partnership between OHFT and Buckinghamshire Council striving to deliver outstanding care.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
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- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be joining a mental health social care service in Buckinghamshire that is committed to improving the outcomes for the people we support. The staff team includes a number of experienced senior staff who provide stability, a wealth of knowledge and inspirational leadership. We have had recent successes in recruitment and are striving to continually improve the standards of service through training and development of the workforce. As a service we combine strengths-based working with relationship-based social work practice, respecting the individual circumstances of the diverse community we serve.As a Service Manager you will provide leadership to Adult Social Care and direct management to Team Managers. Coaching and motivating staff to provide flexible, efficient and high-quality services within a constantly changing environment.
You will be specifically accountable for the Mental Health social work function inclusive of the community teams, AMHP service, Early Resolution & Safeguarding and 18-25s Social Work Team. You will lead the following key areas:
- Developing a strength-based inclusive culture in practice and leadership/ coaching of the workforce
- Transformation of Adult Social Care and service improvement to deliver outstanding support to Buckinghamshire residents
- Compliance with all statutory social care requirements including the Care Act, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and Buckinghamshire Multi-agency Safeguarding procedures
- Budget and financial management
- Performance against statutory and locally determined indicators
- Partnership working with stakeholders internal and external to Buckinghamshire Council
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be joining a mental health social care service in Buckinghamshire that is committed to improving the outcomes for the people we support. The staff team includes a number of experienced senior staff who provide stability, a wealth of knowledge and inspirational leadership. We have had recent successes in recruitment and are striving to continually improve the standards of service through training and development of the workforce. As a service we combine strengths-based working with relationship-based social work practice, respecting the individual circumstances of the diverse community we serve.As a Service Manager you will provide leadership to Adult Social Care and direct management to Team Managers. Coaching and motivating staff to provide flexible, efficient and high-quality services within a constantly changing environment.
You will be specifically accountable for the Mental Health social work function inclusive of the community teams, AMHP service, Early Resolution & Safeguarding and 18-25s Social Work Team. You will lead the following key areas:
- Developing a strength-based inclusive culture in practice and leadership/ coaching of the workforce
- Transformation of Adult Social Care and service improvement to deliver outstanding support to Buckinghamshire residents
- Compliance with all statutory social care requirements including the Care Act, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and Buckinghamshire Multi-agency Safeguarding procedures
- Budget and financial management
- Performance against statutory and locally determined indicators
- Partnership working with stakeholders internal and external to Buckinghamshire Council
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold relevant and current social care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and experience of managing social care operations.
Desirable
- AMHP Qualification
- Best Interest Assessor Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of managing projects and policy development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold relevant and current social care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and experience of managing social care operations.
Desirable
- AMHP Qualification
- Best Interest Assessor Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of managing projects and policy development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
