Ackerman Pierce are looking to recruit an Head of Head of Mental Health and Learning disabilities within West London**.** The vacancy will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.
Overview of Role
- The role holder will ensure the teams deliver services that are co-produced with residents by
actively encouraging involvement and ownership of the support plan but also take a leadership role where appropriate and will ensure the team give clear explanation of the use of Personal
- Budgets and Direct Payments so that informed decisions can be made.
- The role holder will be responsible for ensuring the team actively promotes wellbeing and
independence, to enable individuals and carers to retain or regain their skills and confidence
and prevent, delay or reduce deterioration. They will ensure the team members engage
effectively with families to facilitate contingency planning to anticipate complexity and
changing circumstances.
- They will also assist with the day to day functions of the teams as required, providing
immediate professional guidance on urgent issues, arranging immediate support to manage
risk in line with a personalised approach and escalating issues of concern to more senior staff using the Escalation Briefing Process
Requirements:
- Meet the support needs of vulnerable adults in compliance with relevant legislation.
- Promote independence, opportunity, and choice in service delivery.
- Ensure joint working across organizational boundaries for seamless care.
- Lead the Council with a 'one organization' approach, supporting strategic priorities and elected members.
- Promote equality, sustainability, and innovation within the workforce.
- Participate in emergency planning and business contingency arrangements.
To discuss this Head of Head of Mental Health and Learning disabilities role, or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London please contact Ollie Barrett or email in your updated CV to us today.