Job Details
- Pay Level: £81,765 to £90,720 inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Observatory House / Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
- Directorate: Adult Social Care
- DBS requirement: Enhanced
Responsibilities
To provide strategic leadership and operational management for the Council’s Reablement and Independence services within Adult Social Care. The postholder will ensure high standards of professional practice and expertise across the service portfolio and ensure the Council fulfils its statutory responsibilities.
The role will lead and manage key services, including Occupational Therapy, Equipment Services, Hospital Discharge and Independent Living services, ensuring that residents are supported to live independently and safely within their communities. The postholder will champion excellence in practice, ensure effective hospital discharge pathways, and lead the development and delivery of innovative services that promote independence, prevention and strengths‑based practice.
Working as part of the Adult Social Care Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will drive transformation and continuous improvement across services, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including the NHS, voluntary sector and other statutory agencies to improve outcomes for residents.
The role will ensure services operate in line with statutory duties, regulatory frameworks and professional standards, including compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other relevant bodies.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 – 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
- Tax‑free childcare and childcare services
- Season loan ticket – to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey to and from work.
Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months’ service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your director.
We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That’s why we’re committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work‑life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.
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