Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals within your community? Do you have the skills and experience to lead and manage a dedicated team in delivering high-quality locality-based services? If so, West Berkshire Council's Adult Social Care Service has an exciting opportunity for you as a Locality Manager, reporting to the Service Manager.
About the Role
As a Locality Manager, you will play a crucial role in the effective operation and management of the locality team within the Adult Social Care Service. You will be responsible for:
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Leading and managing a team of professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and support services
- Overseeing the assessment and review process, ensuring that individuals' needs are accurately identified and appropriate interventions are put in place
- Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to promote effective service delivery and ensure positive outcomes for individuals
- Managing resources effectively, including budgetary oversight and allocation of services
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and organisational policies
- Providing expert advice and guidance to team members, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing
- Contributing to the overall strategic development of the Adult Social Care Service
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Significant experience working within an adult social care setting, with a strong understanding of the challenges and complexities involved
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with individuals, colleagues, and external partners
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices in adult social care
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and deliver within deadlines
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information, making informed decisions based on evidence
- A positive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement
This role is fixed term until 30/10/2026 – Interim support (short term organisational change)
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council is committed to supporting and developing its employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of excellent employment benefits, including:
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Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Access to a wide range of relevant training and professional development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family-friendly policies to support your personal and professional commitments
- A range of local discounts, offering great savings on shopping, dining, and leisure activities
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
To find out more about the role and working within our Adult Social Care Service, please contact Katie Winter, Service Manager, on 01635 503526 or email
[email protected] for an informal discussion.
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
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