Head of Operations and Partnerships
Head of Operations and Partnerships
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- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX Hybrid
- 70086 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months
We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager and Leader and social worker to join us as Head of Service for Ipswich and East Suffolk Adult Social Care (ASC). This is an initial 12month position that promises to be both rewarding and varied offering you the chance to work across both urban and rural areas in Suffolk.
The role includes overseeing 8 colocated Integrated Neighbourhood Teams along with a hospital and flexible support team. As part of our social care leadership team we are committed to supporting your development and worklife balance from the very start. We believe in the potential and power of new and different ideas and we actively encourage creativity. If you share this mindset we invite you to bring your unique talents to our team. We prioritise encouraging respecting and enabling leaders to be the best they can be. So explore your potential and take your career further than you ever thought possible. Reimagine the possibilities with us.
In this key role you will work closely with and support the Area Director and Service Managers playing a vital part in managing the Ipswich and East locality. Your responsibilities will include:
- putting people at the heart of everything we do
- innovating and thinking creatively including undertaking a tactical leadership responsibility supporting the delivery of People at the Heart of Care Transformation
- providing service leadership and proactive role in Senior Management Teams
- ensuring continuous improvement of service performance
- identifying managing and mitigating service risk
- promoting a culture of value for money and supporting change management to embed continuous improvement
- developing and maintaining exceptional standards of practice collaborating closely with partners and thirdsector colleagues to foster excellent relationships
- continuing to drive forward the delivery of our integrated approach.
No two days will be the same so you will need to be flexible committed highly motivated and able to think on your feet. Friendly and compassionate you will work alongside both managers and practitioners to drive performance improvement using dynamic and strategic leadership approaches to ensure the highest standards of service delivery.
You should have an excellent understanding of both health and care systems demonstrating behaviours of a system leader. This role is crucial in the ongoing development of the localities dischargetoassess approach and integrated neighbourhood team working. A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England along with experience working at a senior level within a local authority are required.
In return for your dedication we will help you play to your strengths diversify your skills and support you in building an influential and impactful career. You will join a close leadership team that shares ideas and supports each other always striving to improve and deliver to the highest standards. We will provide you with the autonomy you need to succeed while ensuring you maintain a healthy worklife balance. Our support will empower and enable you to become the best you can be.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Louise Caesar for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0 or emailing
If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to apply
Step 1 Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile section of the JPP.
You should use theSupporting Statement template.
Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Step 4 Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling 0. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 7 April 2025.
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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LIHybrid
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
