Location
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | United Kingdom
Job description
- Suffolk County Council - Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3YU
- £45,380 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week (part time working considered)
- Permanent
We are committed to flexible working, so please read theJob and Person Profile (docx) to find out about the types of flexible working available for this role.
Are you an experienced registered Social Worker or registered Occupational Therapist? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of the next stage of Health and Social Care integration in the West Locality.
You will be part of a new integrated structure for Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) and have the opportunity to shape and develop our future vision for integrated communities.
This is a key role within the organisation, you will lead and manage the social care members of the newly formed Bury Town Integrated Neighbourhood Team to deliver the highest standards of health, social care and reablement for the people of Suffolk.
Your responsibilities
You will:
- to be an accomplished and experienced leader
- on a daily basis oversee the management of highly complex decisions using analytical and interpretation skills to compare a range of options to service delivery and to meet assessed needs
- provide leadership in the critical application of professional ethics to strategic decision-making, using a legal and human rights framework
- promote a culture where individuals and communities can exercise their rights to autonomy and self-determination balancing this effectively with safeguarding responsibilities.
You will
- to be an accomplished and experienced leader
- to have management experience of Adult Safeguarding and making use of legislation and information to make confident and informed decisions
- to be comfortable supervising a diverse team of professionals, offering support, guidance and training opportunities
- to be a great communicator- collaborating with teams from across the council and the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and presenting to key stakeholders when necessary.
Travel and workplace requirements
We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate and engage, but in this role, you will need to travel, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.
This role supports hybrid working, a broadly even balance between working from home and working from an office base. Please speak with the contact detailed below if you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements. #LI-Hybrid
For more information
For an informal discussion, please contact Tracy McCormick by calling 01284 758451.
Please read the Job and Person Profile (docx) before applying for this job opportunity.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or
[email protected] Closing date: 11.30pm, 25 March 2024.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
plus more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (
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£45.38k per annum
