Practice Manager
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- St Mary's House, Eastbourne
- Salary
- £49,333 - £53,637 per annum
- Closing date
- 29/09/2024
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job type
- Management
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/19950/41962
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/19950/41962
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- St Mary's House, Eastbourne
- Salary
- £49,333 - £53,637 per annum
- Closing date
- 29/09/2024
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job type
- Management
Are you someone who wants to make an impact? Who can lead effectively in a rapidly changing environment, upholds and promotes the values and ethics of social work? If this is you, why not bring your expertise in mental health and substance use and social care to our East Sussex mental health services?
At East Sussex County Council, we have a deep commitment to empowerment. In working with our citizens who have care and support needs. Our aim is to maximise independence and help individuals and families play a full part in the decisions that affect them. Joining and managing our Adult West Mental Health and Substance Misuse team will mean that you take a role in guiding and leading in this practice. You will be supported by a team that cares for you just as much as it cares for our community.
Backed by clear policies and procedures, an experienced team, and a robust support structure, you can really be effective in this key leadership role. You will take on a variety of responsibilities: making sure our services and resources are managed effectively, developing our offering, monitoring the quality of our work, and helping us meet our statutory obligations. With high demand for our services, we must be adaptable and creative, and you will lead the way.
You will also be responsible for hiring new staff and building a team that can achieve consistently high levels of service. While you are developing your team, we will help you to progress your own professional development through excellent training, mentoring and support from committed senior leaders.
You will need solid experience supervising adult social care professionals and working in a mental health setting. Along with a relevant degree or management qualification, you should have skills in leadership, budgeting, and performance management.
A good knowledge of health and social care legislation and safeguarding procedures is important. We are also looking for highly motivated candidates who can work well with individuals and families from diverse and minority ethnic, racial and religious communities. Ideally, you will be highly reflective, resilient, flexible and a great communicator.
To apply select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are applying for the post.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Jennie Pasternak, (Operations Manager) on 07562260191 or by email Jennie.Pasternak@eastsussex.gov.uk
There are many rewards working for East Sussex County Council, some of these include:
- Generous pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Access to training
- Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Access to our extensive wellbeing and wellness training.
- Annual registration fee with Social Worker England will be reimbursed.
For more information about our diverse range of benefits please click on the link provided benefits page.
For a great work/life balance
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
