Area Practice Manager

Lead,Inspire, Make a Difference.

We're looking for an experienced Area Practice Manager to lead and develop a high performing adult social care team in Dorset. This is a non case holding leadership role where you'll drive quality, performance, and innovation to help people live independently and achieve positive outcomes.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage a team of professionals.
• Ensure effective, person centred assessments and support planning.
• Promote integrated working with health, community, and voluntary partners.
• Manage resources and demand to deliver high-quality, strengths-based services.
• Champion safeguarding and continuous professional development.
• To set and monitor team and individual performance standards and expectation
• To ensure delivery of effective person-centred assessments, support plans and outcomes which promote independence and control for service users and carers including the promotion of direct payments where appropriate
• To provide regular performance monitoring reports to the Locality/Specialist Manager on service and quality issues
• To deputise at meetings for the Locality/Specialist Manager as required

Required experience:

• Proven leadership and team management experience in adult social care.
• Strong understanding of the Care Act and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to manage performance, resources, and service delivery effectively.
• Skilled in partnership working and service development.
• Professional qualification in Social Work or relevant health/social care discipline.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A chance to shape services that truly make a difference.

Apply now and help us build a stronger, healthier Dorset.