Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

Adult Social Care

Job Location

Civic Centre

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary

55,964 - 61,769 per annum

Special Requirements

Enhanced DBS will be required

Closing Date

30/07/2025

Job Reference

15866
and Person Specification



We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent, Full Time, Service Manager role within our Whole Life Pathway, Mental Wellbeing Service in Adult Social Care.



In Southampton, we face the challenges familiar to local authorities across the country. We have robust plans in place to meet those challenges that we've named 'Adapt, Grow, Thrive' and are confident, self-aware, and focused. We know what we need to do, how we're going to do it, and the evidence shows we're making really good progress in improving how we work and the difference we make to people's lives.



We share the #SocialCareFuture Vision, to enable us all 'to live in place we call home, with the people and things we love, in communities where we look out for each other, doing the things that matter to us'. In September, we're changing the way we work to strengthen our approach and ensure that we work with our partners to keep residents healthy, independent, connected and contributing to society. We want to ensure that our community and people who access our services feel safe, supported, and connected enabling each person to live independently with opportunities to use technology enabled care and self-serve wherever possible.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your innovation, creativity, and leadership to create positive changes that enhance the quality of life for people. As Service Manager, you will lead and manage a staff team to ensure we meet statutory and locally agreed obligations and comply with all relevant legislation. You will also work to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the teams you support by leading on business plans, developing and reviewing policies and practices, and ensuring the departmental vision is integrated into our work. We need agile leadership at all levels to embed a positive learning culture, we really are proud to fail, learn, and celebrate success!



For further information about this role please view the job description.

About you:

To apply, you must have:


Relevant degree / diploma in Social Work and have current registration with current Social Work England Registration At least three years post qualifying experience Approved Mental Health Practitioner is desirable

What we can offer you:

Southampton City Council promotes flexible and agile working, but as we embark on our shared journey of change and implementation of new ways of working, you are expected to commit to office-based working at least 3 days a week.

As well as reimbursing you for your registration costs for Social Work England, here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

Salary:

The salary band for this role is 55,964 - 61,769. The

starting salary is 55,964

with annual progression through the salary bands.



Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.


Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution, death in service benefit of 3 x's salary and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC. Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service Flexible working options (role-dependent) Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks. Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

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or further information on our benefits package please visit

:

Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the Service Manager position please contact Hannah Balzaretti, Head of Service - Whole Life Pathway by emailing Hannah.balzaretti@southampton.gov.uk.

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit

Southampton City Council

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