Area Practice Manager - Adult Access Team

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About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, forward-thinking and creative leader to join the Adult Access Team (AAT) as an Area Practice Manager (APM).
This is a pivotal time to become part of our management team as we shape and develop our new Prevention and Early Intervention Service. While your primary responsibility will be the leadership and management of the Adult Access Team alongside the Operations Manager, you will also work closely with APMs across the prevention service to develop this innovative new model. You will play a key role in transforming our ways of working, positively leading change, and helping us meet both organisational goals and customer needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and well-established team committed to making a difference.

The role is permanent, full time (37 hours) and is based at County Hall in Dorchester. We offer hybrid working with an expectation of working from County Hall a minimum of two days per week. You are required to have a degree in Social Work or Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England or the Health and Care Professional Council.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Kerri Goldstone (Specialist Manager) on 01305 221620.

About Us

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us.

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