Service Manager LD, Transitions and LD Provider Services
Would you like the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your leadership skills, and gain valuable insight into service management? We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who is looking to develop their management experience and gain exposure to leadership at Service Manager level. What the Opportunity Offers This opportunity will provide:
- First-hand experience operating at Service Manager level.
- An opportunity to develop leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills.
- Experience working across a different service area, broadening your professional knowledge and expertise.
- Increased confidence in managing teams, resources, and service performance.
- Enhanced readiness for future management and senior leadership opportunities.
- Learning Disabilities
- Transitions
- Provider Services
Whether you are an existing manager looking to gain experience at the next level, or an aspiring leader seeking to broaden your skills and experience, we encourage you to express an interest.
Important Information
This opportunity is available pending the recruitment and appointment to the substantive post. Please note that, as part of the Establishment Review, job descriptions, roles and responsibilities may be subject to change.
What can I expect?
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
- Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
- Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
- We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
- Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
- Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more
Diversity
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
Fluency Duty
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.
Probation
In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.
Safeguarding Wakefield Council
Safeguarding Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Why Wakefield
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