Job Description

Reference
HUL/25/0583

Full Time Equivalent Salary (based on a 37 hour working week)

50269 - 53460


Occupational group
Care/Social Work - Adults
Job term
Full Time
Appointment type
Fixed Term
Hours
37
Division
Public Health - Directorate
Closing Date
09 November 2025
Proposed Shortlisting Date
10 November 2025
Proposed Interview Date
25 November 2025
Place of work
The Orchard Centre, Hull HU69BX
For an informal discussion please contact
Claire Stewart
Contact telephone
07872422228

Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference for the people of Hull?

Are you interested in working in an ever-evolving service area?

Want to influence change and provide leadership in adult social care?

Operational Manager - Review and Support Team fixed term for 12 months.



Due to the creation of a new team, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to manage and lead a team to deliver the key strategic aims of the organisation and fundamental changes in policy.



The aim of the team is to provide support to those who need it most whilst enabling people to remain as independent as possible. The team will undertake annual statutory reviews, unplanned reviews and work in partnership with the allied Adult Social Work Teams covering the city of Hull.



The post holder will have significant professional leadership skills to lead a service which has a commitment to the principles of personalisation and solution focused interventions. This will involve creating a team culture which will encourage the development of an informed vision and shared learning. Critical to this role will be the influence and ability to motivate and develop team accountability and ownership which will promote an environment of safe and effective practice which will be supported by a strong culture of supervision and support.



You will join an integrated multi-disciplinary team to promote independence and control to enable people to live the lives they choose to lead, whatever their age or stage of life



The post holder will work in partnership with a range of stakeholders including health, housing and mental health to maximise independence and choice.



The successful candidate will have the following:


Degree or equivalent level of experience alongside evidence of continuing professional development and membership of professional body Professional social work qualification currently registered to Social Work England or occupational therapy registered to HCPC Management and/or leadership qualification Substantial experience of delivering, monitoring and planning services at an operational level Experience of managerial role in social and health care Experience of working/managing multi-disciplinary teams that promote joint working Experience of managing a team working to primary legislation e.g. Care Act, MCA, Human Rights Act and an understanding of occupational therapy and sensory support.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claire Stewart on 07872422228.


This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK.



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Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight on the closing date.



We are committed to increasing the diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.



We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.



We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.



The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.


Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced & Adults Barring List Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.


Fixed term vacancies are available to Hull City Council employees on a secondment basis, subject to approval from their current line manager for up to 18 months. PLEASE ENSURE YOU DISCUSS THIS OPPORTUNITY WITH YOUR MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THE VACANCY. For further information and guidance, please refer to the Council's Secondment policy.


Hull City Council embraces the principles of WorkSmart and this post has been identified as a suitable role. WorkSmart principles create opportunities facilitating a combination of working in the office, ad hoc homeworking, or working from various locations, therefore being flexible about where/ how you carry out your role, the specific opportunities available will be discussed at interview.