Service Manager Learning Disabilities (Adults)
Wakefield Council
Salary
from £35,657.50 a year, pro rata
Location
Castleford, WF10 5QU
Contract type
Full time
Job description
- About
Service Manager LD, Transitions and LD Provider Services
Would you like the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your leadership skills, and gain valuable insight into service management?
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who is looking to develop their management experience and gain exposure to leadership at Service Manager level.
What the Opportunity Offers
This opportunity will provide:
- First-hand experience operating at Service Manager level.
- An opportunity to develop leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills.
- Experience working across a different service area, broadening your professional knowledge and expertise.
- Increased confidence in managing teams, resources, and service performance.
- Enhanced readiness for future management and senior leadership opportunities.
About the Role
- The successful candidate will work closely alongside an experienced Service Manager, receiving support and guidance throughout the placement. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment while making a meaningful contribution to the delivery and development of services across:
Learning Disabilities
Transitions
Provider Services
Whether you are an existing manager looking to gain experience at the next level, or an aspiring leader seeking to broaden your skills and experience, we encourage you to express an interest.
Important Information
This opportunity is available pending the recruitment and appointment to the substantive post. Please note that, as part of the Establishment Review, job descriptions, roles and responsibilities may be subject to change.
Please note Adult Social Care are currently under going an establishment review and therefore the role is subject to change within this review.
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