Service Manager- Mental Health & Substance MisuseLocation: Ty Elai, Williamstown, CF40 1NYAs a result of recent changes Adult Services in Rhondda Cynon Taf, an opportunity has arisen for a Service Manager in Mental Health and Substance Misuse Social Work services.
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 Mental Health and Substance Misuse services as we are currently expanding our Substance Misuse Social Work services and will be working with health partners in relation to delivery of Community Mental Health Services.
We are looking for individuals with drive, enthusiasm, a proven track record and a solution focussed attitude to join our team.This role is varied and offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to increase their management skills and experience.
The focus of this role will be operational management of three Community Mental Health Teams and our expanding 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. As part of the role, you will be the Approved Mental Health Professional Lead for the Local Authority.
The successful candidate 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 and person specification 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 on 07384 537270 or Kate Riley
kate.e.riley@rctcbc.gov.uk on 07769 164679
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.
As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.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.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
