Operational Lead Provider Services

Overview

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Operational Lead for the In House Provider Services within Cambridgeshire. Joining the Learning Disability Service Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will take lead responsibility for the delivery and development of a range of both CQC Regulated and non-regulated services.

The role is key to supporting the Council’s aspirations to provide high-quality services that offer value for money and improved outcomes for people Cambridgeshire County Council support.

What Will You Be Doing?

The successful candidate will lead and provide management advice and support for Operational Managers and their teams, which are responsible for services such as Supported Living, Respite, Day Services, Shared Lives, and Cambridgeshire Outreach. Key aspects of the role include:

• Regularly liaising with the community learning disability service as commissioners, contracts, brokerage, and finance to implement the Council’s objectives.
• Making decisions related to risk management and ensuring safe service delivery.
• Leading investigations and involvement in safeguarding efforts.
• Maintaining sound financial oversight of the budget and resources available.
• Developing new initiatives within the learning disability service and other strategic areas within the Council.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of delivering high-quality CQC regulated services and will be able to forge strong collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners. Your attributes should include:

• A creative and dynamic approach to service improvements.
• An ability to identify and drive forward change and efficiency.
• A commitment to improving outcomes and promoting independence for service users.

Cambridgeshire County Council's Benefits

Cambridgeshire County Council value Cambridgeshire County Council's colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension, and mileage:

• A comprehensive wellbeing package covering all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, accessible by your family.
• Ability to buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through Cambridgeshire County Council's salary sacrifice scheme.
• Flexible bank holidays to suit personal circumstances.
• Options for Additional Voluntary Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships, and qualified coaches for personal and professional growth.
• Paid volunteering hours each year to positively impact the community during normal working hours.
• Access to Peer Support Groups through Cambridgeshire County Council's IDEAL staff equality, diversity, and inclusion network.
• Opportunities for Employee Recognition Awards.
• Access to in-store and online discounts through Cambridgeshire County Council's Cambs Rewards account, as well as Cambridgeshire County Council's Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes.