Job Description

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 - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Adults & Health

Service Area

Adults Social Care Operation

Hours

37

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Across Kirklees

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 15

Salary

54,495 - 56,494



This is an opportunity to join a creative and forward-thinking Leadership team. We are ambitious for adults who use our Adult Social Care (ASC) services with an early intervention, prevention, strength-based and enabling approach. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality, cost-effective services which puts people at the heart of everything we do.


As the Service Manager for the Accommodation Hub and Support Options Team, you will build on established partnerships. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, an experienced Manager, who will collaboratively work with their Service Manager peers and the Senior Leadership Team, to deliver services for adults who draw on social care support.


About the role

You will provide strategical leadership and operational management for the Accommodation Hub and Support Options Team, which has a strong interface with the ASC's Early Intervention and Safeguarding Team, Hospital Discharge Teams, the Social Care Wellbeing Hubs, the All-Age Disability and Mental Health assessment teams. In line with Our Council's principles, you will be a driver of transformation, planning and continuous improvement across the service. Working within the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, the Mental Health Act, S117 Aftercare and CHC legislation. You will implement pathways which arranges various high-quality strength based, enabling and Tech-first services in the community and 24-hour settings to meet the needs of our diverse communities. You will oversee the Direct Payments and Brokerage pathways to ensure its continuous improvement. You will champion Adult Safeguarding, to reduce harm to adults who have care and support needs. You will provide a strategical perspective at forums, meetings and events at a local and regional level. You will collaborate with stakeholders and partners to strengthen a whole system approach. You will ensure services are delivered within budget, achieving necessary savings and efficiencies while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

We are looking for an experienced and innovative social care professional who is;

An experienced Manager in Social Care who has a Social Work or other relevant professional registration, with a track record of successful employee, budget, and resource management. Be an innovative thinker with a commitment to improving outcomes of adults who use ASC services. An understanding of the challenges for ASC and other statutory organisations. Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels. Is passionate about service transformation, partnership working, and improving outcomes for people who use services. Is a positive, respectful, and supportive leader who role models the Council's values and expectations.

Why Kirklees?


Kirklees is a place of Pride, Inclusion and kindness. As a Service Manager you will join a team that is ambitious for our communities and committed to making a real difference. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a service that is transforming lives.


For all queries, please contact Suzanne Epstein, Head of Social Care Operations - Communities, on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion or if you want further information.


Interviews will take place on 2nd & 3rd December 2025

Suzanne Epstein

is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the /Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there's a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:

jobs@kirklees.gov.uk

or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for 'Recruitment'.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date

23 November 2025, 11:55 PM