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Interim Joint Commissioner Adult MH Services

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:37:57 +0100

Interim

Employer: Confidential
Location : South East
Day Rate: �500-650pd
Starting Date: 27/05/2013
Contract: 6m

This is a joint appointment by the local CCG and Local Authority. Between them they are looking to appoint a commissioner with a mixed background across Adult Social Care and specifically Mental Health Services. Reporting directly to the Director of Adult Services within the LA and the Director of Commissioning at the CCG this post would suit an experienced interim manager who is adept at working across both health and SC.

The Joint Commissioner Adult Mental Health will lead commissioning in this area and address the needs of residents whilst further establishing collaborative working. The postholder will be responsible for commissioning mental health services for adults under and over 65 in accordance with the CCG operating plan priorities, Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (JHWS) and the JHWS annual delivery plan for 2013/14, which is monitored by the Board. An experienced manager you will major role in assisting the development and implementation of an appropriate, safeguarding compliant commissioning framework to support the delivery of the commissioning agenda across health, housing and social care.

Interim Director of Children's Services

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:19:56 +0100

Interim

Employer: Confidential
Location : South West
Day Rate: �700-900pd
Starting Date: 15/07/2013
Contract: 6m

Our client seeks an experienced Director of Children's Services whilst they undertake the recruitment for a substantive successor to the departing DCS. We are interested in speaking with candidates who have held the statutry post within local government in the recent past. We are able to consider candidates who have a professional background within either social care or education as long as they have previously held the statutory post.

Interim Head of Social Work Policy

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:48:33 +0100

Interim

Employer: Confidential
Location : South East
Day Rate:

We are currently looking for a Head of Social Work Policy on a fixed term contract who will provide strategic and professional leadership in respect of the national children’s social work agenda ensuring all relevant policies, procedures and practices appropriately reflect its function of safeguarding and promoting children’s welfareYou will provide high-level advice and support to the corporate management team and key stakeholders. You will also be asked to provide leadership to ensure that staff are enabled to have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and how these contribute to wider family justice systems improvements. You will also need to ensure that policy development and outcomes are fit for purpose, free from discrimination, and adhere to equal opportunity legislation, and consider the organization’s policies.You must be registered with HCPC, have a Degree and Professional Social Work Qualifications as well as having experience of working at a senior level in managing a Childrens social care or policy service.

Interim Manager - Head of Support Planning and Review

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:52:38 +0100

Interim

Employer: Confidential
Location : London
Day Rate: �550-650pd
Starting Date: 22/04/2013
Contract: 6m

Our client, one of the London Boroughs, is looking for an interim manager to cover this post whilst they go out to search for a new substantive post holder. We are most interested in experienced interim managers who have worked at tier 2 before i.e. directly reporting to the DASS. The main thrust of the role:

· Managing 6 managers and 87 members of staff

· Managing a budget of £41M and responsible for overall budget of £88M.

· Deputise for the Director of Adult Social Services

· Lead on Health Integration Programme

· Provide Regular updates and work closely with elected Members

· Be responsible for the delivery of quality services to Adults in the Borough

· Chair the Senior management Group meeting and manage decision making process

· Provide leadership and direction to ASC

· To achieve departmental and corporate performance targets

· Provide clear vision and direction for ASC in the Borough

· Develop and sustain positive partnership with all stakeholders

· Chair the Partnership Boards for OP and LD

· Integrate MH Adults and provide OSS for Adults MH

· Ensure quality services delivered within resources and manage budget efficiently.

· Develop a competent and dynamic workforce to meet the changing demands and respond to pressures.

· Take part in the development of strategies and operational plans.