View Vacancy -- Temporary Service Manager- Mental Health & Substance Misuse

As a result of recent changes in Adult Services in Rhondda Cynon Taf, opportunities have arisen for a temporary Service Manager in Mental Health Learning Disabilities and Substance misuse social work services. This post will initially be fixed term for one year.

The Service manager post will cover mental health and substance misuse social work services and involve multi agency work with health and third Sector services to continually develop our services.

This is an exciting time for Adult Social Care Services. We are looking for individuals with drive, enthusiasm, a proven track record and a solution focussed attitude to join our team. These roles are varied and offer an excellent opportunity for someone looking to increase their management skills and experience. 

The main focus of these roles will be operational management of 3 Community Mental Health Teams and one Substance misuse social work service. It will focus upon two key service areas. Working with other service areas and partner organisations and in particular health in a co-productive way 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. 

Successful candidates for both posts 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 individuals and carers.

Please refer to the job descriptions and person specifications for the post you’re interested in for detailed information and particular requirements. 

For further information or an informal discussion please contact: Alexandra Beckham, Head of Service:  alexandra.beckham@rctcbc.gov.uk or on 07384 537270 

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.