Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Head of Social Work/Social Care

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Job summary

We are seeking interest from employees of both Devon Partnership Trust and Devon County Council for a substantive position into the joint role of:

Head of Mental Health Social Work and Integrated Social Care Delivery

This post is hosted by DPT but jointly funded with Devon County Council.

The post holder will oversee the day to day delivery of the Care Act statutory function on behalf of Devon County Council and will also take a key role in leading the transformation of our partnership services following a recent review of the Section 75 arrangement including both AMHP and Social Care provision.

The post holder will also have lead professional oversight for the full cohort of Mental Health Social Workers in DPT, both NHS and Local Authority employed.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on further improving the structures and delivery of Mental Health Social Care in Devon.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Head of Profession for Social Work throughout DPT
Leads on the delivery of the Section 75 for Devon County Council
Supports the development of improved performance and service delivery of mental health social work and care both across Devon Partnership Trust, Devon County Council and Torbay Council
Ensures close liaison with service user and carer networks in respect of service delivery and development and will help to promote recovery and social inclusion
Provides social work and social care leadership, ensuring effective consultation, engagement and dialogue on social care policy and professional social work and social care issues.
Promotes quality improvement of mental health social work and care within Devon Partnership Trust and the local authorities
Lead on a range of programmes addressing performance and service issues
Effectively manages the delivery of social care within the assigned budgets

For an informal discussion please contact:

Sarah Adams Deputy Director of Operations - Devon Partnership Trust - sarahadams1@nhs.net

Solveig Wright, Deputy Director of Integrated Adult Social Care (Commissioning) - solveig.wright@devon.gov.uk

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£70,417 to £81,138 a year Subject to Job Evaluation

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0129-2

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO JOB EVALUATION

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO JOB EVALUATION

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Masters degree or equivalent experience/competence - CQSW/CSS/DipSW/PQSW award
Management/Professional qualification - CQSW/CSS/DipSW/PQSW award
Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Evidence of current up to date professional registration

Experience

Essential

Substantial Head of Practice/Management Experience in the delivery of Mental Health and /or related healthcare services demonstrating effective track record of managing complex services and large budgets.
Substantial experience of senior public sector management (NHS and/or Local Government) demonstrating effective track record of managing complex services and large budgets.
Demonstrable Experience of identifying and delivering professional development and improving standards of professional care.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Detailed working knowledge of the NHS and Local Government policies relating to Mental Health together with the good knowledge of principal policy and financial determinants.
Detailed Knowledge of National strategy relating to the profession, including pre and post registration, revalidation and CPD requirements for the professional group.
Excellent leadership / communication skills
Able to present highly complex information logically and concisely both verbally and in writing.
Mobility throughout the area covered by the Trust and within the SHA region/nationally

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Masters degree or equivalent experience/competence - CQSW/CSS/DipSW/PQSW award
Management/Professional qualification - CQSW/CSS/DipSW/PQSW award
Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Evidence of current up to date professional registration

Experience

Essential

Substantial Head of Practice/Management Experience in the delivery of Mental Health and /or related healthcare services demonstrating effective track record of managing complex services and large budgets.
Substantial experience of senior public sector management (NHS and/or Local Government) demonstrating effective track record of managing complex services and large budgets.
Demonstrable Experience of identifying and delivering professional development and improving standards of professional care.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Detailed working knowledge of the NHS and Local Government policies relating to Mental Health together with the good knowledge of principal policy and financial determinants.
Detailed Knowledge of National strategy relating to the profession, including pre and post registration, revalidation and CPD requirements for the professional group.
Excellent leadership / communication skills
Able to present highly complex information logically and concisely both verbally and in writing.
Mobility throughout the area covered by the Trust and within the SHA region/nationally

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.