View Vacancy -- Project Manager - Service Development - Externally Funded

Externally Funded until 31st March 2022

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to work alongside managers in the care and support service to support service change and development.

Some of the implications created by the SSWB Act are now building momentum and the key objective of this post is to support the developmental priorities across the service - specifically with regards to supporting:

People: We are committed to putting individuals and their needs at the centre of their care by giving them a stronger voice in both the design and delivery of our service.

Well-being: We are undertaking a cultural change programme to ensure our practitioners are supporting people to achieve what matters to them by building on their own strengths and resources.

Earlier intervention: We are developing our approaches to support independence and resilience through enhancing the carer’s assessments and Direct Payment offer and exploring new models of targeted support to minimise escalation of need.

Collaboration: we are collaborating with the GP clusters to test a new approach to working with primary care through opportunities presented by the transformation Fund.

A recognised professional qualification in Social Work such as a degree in Social Work or predecessor equivalent is essential for this post alongside a clear understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, the Health and Social Services agenda, and the context within which we are working.

The right individual will be solution focussed and motivated to ensure our service continually improves for people accessing support in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

For further information on this post please contact Sian Nowell – Head of Adult Care & Support on 07867373217 or email Sian.Nowell@rctcbc.gov.uk.

Support and equipment will be available for the post-holder to work from home with access to the office in Ty Elai as required.

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. Rhondda Cynon Taf welcomes applications from all sections of the community.