About The Service
Make a real difference. Shape the future of social care in Cardiff.
Cardiff is a city full of energy, diversity and ambition and we are looking for someone equally driven to join us as our Independent Living & Community Social Care Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead services that genuinely change lives. You will be at the heart of how we support older people and adults with disabilities to live independently, stay connected to their communities and receive the right support at the right time.
Cardiff Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
About the job
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for a wide range of high-impact services. You will:
- Lead the strategic delivery of community social care services, ensuring strong outcomes for residents
- Oversee independent living services that support people to remain safely at home
- Drive innovation in preventative services, reablement, and early intervention
- Work closely with our health partners to strengthen hospital discharge and “home first” approaches
- Ensure services meet statutory requirements and CIW standards
You will oversee a diverse and essential portfolio of services including:
- First point of contact and information, advice and assistance services
- Community resource and rapid response services
- Occupational therapy and disabled adaptations
- Telecare (24/7) and Meals on Wheels
- Community engagement services tackling isolation
- Joint equipment services and partnerships
- Hospital-based social work and integrated discharge services
We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and has the opportunity to thrive. Recruitment is based on skills, experience and potentialand we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for an inspiring and experienced leader who can bring people together and deliver real change.
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong leadership experience in adult social care or related services
- A track record of driving improvement, innovation and performance
- Experience managing complex services, partnerships and budgets
- A passion for person-centred care, prevention and independence
- The confidence to lead through change and deliver at pace
Most importantly, you will share our values – putting people first, working collaboratively and striving to improve every day.
The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Why Cardiff?
This is more than a job. It is a chance to make a lasting impact in a capital city that is ambitious for its communities.
- Be part of a forward-thinking council driving transformation in adult services
- Work in a city with a strong sense of community, culture and opportunity
- Help shape modern, integrated services that put independence at the centre
- Join a supportive senior leadership team committed to innovation and improvement
Ready to make a difference?
If you are passionate about improving lives, leading high-performing services and shaping the future of adult social care we would love to hear from you.
What we offer:
Working for Cardiff Council means being part of an organisation that is committed to supporting you to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Flexible and agile working to support a positive work–life balance, with opportunities to work in ways that suit both you and the service
- Generous annual leave entitlement and public holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A strong focus on health and wellbeing, with support available to help you stay well at work
- A wide range of employee benefits and discounts, including savings on everyday shopping, travel and leisure activities
Additional information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Louise Bassett, Assistant Director Adult Services on lbassett@cardiff.gov.uk.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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