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Are you an experienced and knowledgeable leader within the Health and Social Care sector? Do you exemplify our values ? Determined to make a difference , a trusted expert, committed to working better together and demonstrates compassion. Can you deliver integral and invaluable services to the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Area? We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. About the role Location: Home based, flexible location within Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent. Contract type: 12 months fixed term contract. As a Local Services Manager, you will lead your teams with compassion, attention to detail and the passion to make a difference, every day, to people with and affected by dementia.? We are embedding our 2022 2027 strategy and you will lead and develop your teams in terms of new thinking, new culture and new ways of delivering our amazing services. You will; Provide operational leadership and management to our dementia support services, ensuring the delivery of high quality and safe dementia support. Be responsible for developing and managing local commissioner and place-based relationships. Demonstrate strong systems leadership, working collaboratively internally and externally. Influence for more dementia support, building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders and representing the Alzheimer's Society across your regions. Alzheimer's Society Local Services teams provide exceptional information, advice and guidance for people affected by dementia.? As a Local Services Manager, you will be home based, leading and inspiring geographically dispersed teams, whilst working as part of a wider Area Management Team, to deliver these fantastic services.? Your work will primarily as an operational leader, managing our dementia support services.? You will also have a great opportunity to build relationships and engage external stakeholders, including working closely with Local Authorities and Health colleagues and Commissioners within an Integrated Care System setting. About you You will; Be optimistic, engaging, with great attention to detail.? Understand the need to build high performing teams, with great team spirit and a collaborative approach.? Passionate and thoughtful person, you will have experience of working from home or in the community, and you will be confident in building relationships and team engagement through virtual solutions and face to face team activity.?? Have great interpersonal skills and as operational leader, you will understand the opportunities and challenges of leading service delivery, monitoring data and trends and ensuring quality standards are realised.? ? Experience of working in a dementia related role is not essential, however an understanding of the health and care sector, either through work or personal lived experience is beneficial. Experience of delivering services, coaching and developing others, and the right attributes are key.?? Commitment to building inclusive services, ensuring equity and valuing diversity. You have a fabulous team of dementia experts, your role is to manage, support and inspire them to deliver to their best and thrive as a team.?? Closing date: 13th May 2024 About Alzheimer's Society At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most. Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation. Our Values We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia. Every one of us is a Trusted expert , listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate , we are kind and honest, and we don't shy away from challenges. Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia. Equal Opportunities We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Service Manager - Community Equipment Service Location: Maryport We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Service Manager to lead our Community Equipment Service. As a key member of the management team, you will have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of our service, ensuring optimum resource utilisation, quality of service, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Lead the strategic direction of the service to maximise resource utilisation and enhance service quality and efficiency. Service Improvement: Identify and deliver improvements in line with national and local best practices, ensuring continuous development and delivery of high-quality services. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with key stakeholders to establish service priorities and allocate resources effectively, fostering collaboration across agencies. Integration and Collaboration: Ensure an integrated approach across partners, including Adult Social Care, Health, and Children Services, to optimise service delivery. Business and Service Planning: Lead business and service planning processes, evaluating performance to develop responsive and flexible service offerings. Commissioning and Procurement: Develop and manage commissioning and procurement processes, including the acquisition of new technologies to support vulnerable individuals. Emergency Management: Manage emergency situations affecting vulnerable individuals, ensuring effective risk mitigation and accountability. Expert Advice and Guidance: Stay updated on local, regional, and national developments, providing expert advice to support service improvement opportunities. Assessment and Resolution: Conduct assessments in complex or high-risk circumstances, ensuring the safety of staff and service users while safeguarding the council's reputation. Stakeholder Representation: Represent the service in liaison with key stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels, advocating for service needs and promoting continuous improvement. Complaint Resolution: Lead in the resolution of complaints, facilitating effective learning and sharing of outcomes to improve service delivery. Leadership and Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external professional leads to leverage specialist knowledge and resources effectively. Essential Criteria: Professional and management qualifications or equivalent. Considerable management experience with a proven track record of integrating multiple professional disciplines. Full understanding of the service area, relevant legislation, and organisational priorities. Extensive people management, organisational, and planning skills, with high levels of influencing and negotiation abilities. Broad and deep knowledge of relevant service areas, health and safety procedures, budget processes, and ICT competency. Experience in implementing change in complex environments. Politically astute with the ability to navigate rapidly changing environments. How to Apply: If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for driving positive change and enhancing community services, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please contact Lara Wilson on or email Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.