Principal Manager

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https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/jobs/#!/job/v6081311

At a time of exciting developments within Adult Social Care and Salford Care Organisation, we are looking to appoint a full time permanent Principal Manger for Community Adult Social Care Services.

In Salford we are at an exciting and innovative point of developing and embedding community led support across our integrated services, maximising on strengths based practice and committing to enabling and maximising choice and control with people.

This is a senior management position with both operational and strategic responsibilities. You will be passionate about leading in a multi-disciplinary way, providing care and support to people closer to home, supporting people to live more fulfilled lives and improving outcomes for people. The role holder will also demonstrate strong ethical, social work values and embrace a culture of coproduction, learning and continuous development and  improvement . In additional to this, this role demands a sound understanding of Health and Adult Social Care legislation and the national and local policy  that underpins Health and Social care in Salford.

Working along side the other principal managers,  the Heads of Service and other professional leads, in developing and implementing our strategic priorities, will be the opportunity to support the service take forward our vision for integrated  services and ensuring  sound social work  principles are embedded within culture and practice

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country.  A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment we offer NJC Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups.  Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Candidate Information Pack
Job Description and Person Specification