Strategic Service Improvement Lead
Tameside Council
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract for 2 years Contract Reason: Specific Project Secondment Opportunity: Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce development commitment Salary: Grade J. Scale 40 - £51,356 to Scale 41 - £52,413 Hours Per Week: 36 hours Base Location: Wilshaw House Assessment Date: To be arranged The Role It is an exciting time to join Tameside council as we begin our plans to transform and redesign our Reablement & Early Support Services. Tameside Council is committed to supporting people to live independently, stay well, and access the right support at the right time. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Service Improvement Lead for Early Support to help us strengthen prevention, early intervention, and communitybased support within Adult Social Care. The Service Improvement Lead for Early Support will be lead and deliver service improvement and transformation initiatives focused on prevention, early intervention, reablement, and strengthsbased practice. The postholder will be required to use performance data, insight, quality assurance, and lived experience to identify improvement opportunities and measure impact. This is a key role within our improvement and transformation function, working across Adult Social Care, health, housing, and voluntary sector partners to reduce escalation into longterm care and improve outcomes for local people. To support the senior management team in the formulation of the overall strategy for the Integrated Care and Support Service, setting policy and performance targets for the service, supporting the Transformation agenda and budget strategy. The Strategic Service Improvement Lead will lead for the directorate on strategic business partnering across the Adult Social Care directorate, corporate departments of the council, health sector and other external stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of effective, value for money services and that people are placed at the heart of what we do. The role will support the Service to deliver a focused programme of transformational projects that build on the significant pathway redesign completed last year. With demand increasing, referral complexity rising, and system pressures intensifying, this year’s priorities centre on strengthening clinical capacity, enhancing workforce capability, improving system flow, and embedding a more advanced rehabilitation model. Collectively, these projects will increase independence outcomes, reduce avoidable long term care, support timely hospital discharge, and ensure the service is resilient, clinically robust and future ready. About You We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated person to lead on the delivery of transforming Early Support services which include our reablement team. These teams provide short interventions to maximise independent living to enable people to live well at home for as long as possible. The Teams provide statutory and non-statutory Assessment and reassessment of individuals. You will be managed and supported in your role by the Service Unit Manager. You will need to be an effective team player who has experience of partnership working and networking with colleagues within Social Care and Health. You will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with the wider Social Care and Health system leaders to promote and bring about positive change through this period of transformational change. You will need to effectively manage and prioritise your own work load and have the ability to work in a flexible and sensitive manner within a demanding service. About Us ‘’Hello, I’m Joe Kelly, Interim Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health, and a proud resident of Tameside. ‘’Our vision for adult social care is simple: to support people to live well in the place they call home. That means enabling people to live well and age well, so they can enjoy long, healthy and fulfilled lives in our borough. I’m extremely proud of the way our services work together to support people to live a good life, one where they are able to do the things that truly matter to them. ‘’I believe strongly in authentic and compassionate leadership, and in supporting our workforce to practise in ways that genuinely listen to the people we support. Together, we deliver care that enables people to live their best lives - maximising opportunities, maintaining independence, and helping people stay connected to their communities. ‘’By joining us at Tameside, your voice will be heard. You’ll be part of an ambitious and supportive team that builds on the strengths of our communities and connects social care and health in local neighbourhoods. You’ll be encouraged to develop, reflect and grow in your career, while playing a direct role in shaping how we do things differently and delivering a truly transformative approach to social care. ‘’The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to an inclusive approach that recognises, values and champions the diversity of our borough, prioritising the strengths of everyone we support. If this sounds like something you want to be part of, join Team Tameside and make a real difference in our residents’ lives.’’ Tameside is a place that is passionate and committed to improving outcomes and creating a positive experience for individuals and families. Together we are committed to ensuring people lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives, we are dedicated to person centred and strength based practice, providing high quality health and social care support, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong, supportive and self- sufficient communities. Tameside adopts a positive working culture, we embrace innovation and encourage performance. We are committed to staff development and provide a wide range of training opportunities in a supportive working environment. This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here For an informal discussion please contact Julie Seel Service Unit Manager on 07817244239 or Sharon Davies Head of Service 07870996008Supporting Documents
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Wilshaw Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL7 9QG, United Kingdom
Job ID
1584
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