Head of Social Care

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key Task and Responsibilities Be a member of the Oxleas Community Mental Health Management Team and, together with other senior managers and professional, play a key role in the development of policies and business plans. Provide professional advice on the statutory duties relating to social care under the Mental Health Act 1983/Mental Act 2007 and other relevant health and social care legislation. To lead and overall responsibility for Mental Health Social Care services within Oxleas. To ensure that all health and social care staff across Bromley teams have due regards to social care issues and that policy and guidance reflects this perspective. To develop work practices and procedures that enable responsive, timely and cost-effective services. Will represent Bromley at MAPPA meetings where required. Ensure safeguarding is championed across Bromley services. Link with other Heads of Service across the ADASS region. Person specification Education/Qualifications Essential criteria Appropriate social work qualification Current HCPC registration Appropriate management training/qualification or equivalent proven work experience within a social work setting Doctorate level or equivalent management qualification or equivalent experience. Experience Essential criteria Significant senior level experience of delivering clinical/social care services. Experience of multi professional collaboration at a senior level. Experience of working collaboratively with other organisations. Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria An understanding of the principles of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding procedure and other relevant legislation and guidance. Ability to manage and implement change and effect 'joined up working' across professional groups and in different organisations We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Job description (PDF, 296.4KB) Person specification (PDF, 288.4KB) Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB) Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB) #J-18808-Ljbffr