View Vacancy -- Service Manager- Prevention and Early Intervention

Rhondda Cynon Taf Adult Services is committed to providing the best outcomes for individuals. The short-term service area is continually developing and evolving, using innovative new ways of working to be the best we can to support our community.

We are looking for an individual with drive, enthusiasm, a proven track record and a solution focussed attitude to join our team. The Service Manager for Prevention and Early Intervention will be responsible for Adaptations and Community Equipment Team, Short Term Care and Support Team, Stay Well @home and Sensory Services along with new developments.

The main focus of the role will be on early intervention and preventative service development and improvement. Working with other service areas and partner organisations will be key to the delivery of positive outcomes. The Service Manager will be responsible for leading and ensuring, effective service delivery, targeting resources as efficiently as possible to achieve maximum impact.

The successful candidate will have a professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related field, and/or a management qualification as recognised by the Care Council for Wales. This qualification will be accompanied by significant experience of managing in a social care setting. They will also have a sound knowledge of legislation and best practice and, most importantly, a value base, which is committed to providing the best services to vulnerable people and their carers.

Please refer to the job descriptions and person specifications for detailed information and particular requirements.

For a discussion about the post please contact Luisa Bridgman Head of Short-Term Services via email at luisa.bridgman@rctcbc.gov.uk.

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.