Service Manager

The Adults with Disabilities Service supports 3000 young people (16-18) and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and autism across Bradford and District. The service consists of qualified and professionally registered social workers and occupational therapists working with professional social care coordinator colleagues. The core purpose of the service is to undertake transitional support from children social care into adult social care services for young people with the most complex disabilities and assessment and support planning for adults with disabilities in keeping with statutory duties set out in the Care Act 2014.

We are looking for a Service Manager to join our dedicated team in the Adults with Disabilities Service in Adult Social Care. You will be one of three Service Managers reporting to the Head of Service, providing leadership and management of the team of over 100 staff working across Bradford District. Professionally qualified and registered as a Social Worker you will have significant experience of management and leadership. Ethically you will live the values of human rights at the heart of your practice. You will exemplify practice in upholding the statutory principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and will have a commitment to delivering on the promise of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city. The main responsibilities of this role:

• To be responsible for the effective management of statutory social work provision within Bradford, ensuring that the provision achieves good outcomes for adults who require care and support, and those who are at risk of or experiencing abuse and neglect. Ensure high quality safeguarding practices and policies are in place and fully implemented within their service area.
• To provide visible leadership to a service that seeks to continuously improve outcomes for people who require care and support. To manage quality and standards of social work practice across the localities in keeping with national standards for practice including the Professional Capabilities Statements and Social Work England Professional Standards for social workers in England.
• To ensure that statutory requirements and national and local policy and procedures in relation to the provision of Adult’s social work are adhered to at all times and manage social work resources efficiently and effectively, prioritising need and working cooperatively within the Adults with Disabilities and Preparation for Adulthood Service Management Team. On occasions may need to deputise for the Head of Service and provide cover for other members of the service management team.

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Elaine James, Head of Service on email elaine.james@bradford.gov.uk.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.