Head of Operations and Partnerships MHLD Redeployment
Head of Operations and Partnerships MHLD Redeployment
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX Hybrid
- 70086 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Are you a motivational and experienced Social Care leader ready to make a significant impact Join us as a Head of Operations and Partnerships at Suffolk County Council and lead our countywide Mental Health Learning Disabilities and Autism Adult and Community Services Social Care teams.
Why Join Us
You will be joining at an exciting time for our service. Over the past four years we have delivered around 6m in savings as part of a Corporate Transformation Programme and implemented a new Mental Health operating model. Building on opportunities arising from the newly forming Integrated Care System (ICS) we work with partners to serve the best interests of our community focusing on quality and positive customer outcomes.
Your role will be to:
- provide innovative leadership to social care teams
- deliver the Suffolk Social Care strategy for independence outlined in Supporting Lives and Connecting Communities
- provide leadership in delivering against the services corporate transformation programme including a Supported Housing redesign and Transforming Care
- drive highquality social work practice using the Signs of Safety model including leadership of Suffolks AMHP service
- develop integrated working with Health and other colleagues
- be responsible for teams of around 150 social care staff with a budget of over 100m
- be a key part of the MHLDA Social Care management team
- deliver value for money.
You will need
A commitment to delivering the best services for people in Suffolk and demonstrable evidence of high performance and partnership working at a senior level within a local authority or other organisation with comparable scope size and complexity. You will have a working knowledge and experience of Mental Health Social Work and must be a registered Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
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 Nic Roper for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing
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.
Please note: Without a supporting statement 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 emailingor calling. 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 2 May 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
