Do you have a commitment to ensuring the delivery of good quality services in Reading? We are recruiting to a permanent Operational Manager for Adult Social Care.The Operational Manager leads a large team of frontline staff to assure the delivery of safe, effective quality care. Reading Borough Council is committed to embedding the personalised care principles into practice, so service users and their families are involved in care decisions, in line with legislative and statutory guidance.We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced professional, with excellent communication skills and a sound knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Safeguarding Adults. You must demonstrate competency in these areas through post qualification experience and study.You will, alongside your peers, support the Borough in assuring it meets its duty under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and it safeguards and protect adults at risk.You'll be required to provide support and advice across the Borough and will engage in multi-agency partnership working, representing the Borough at designated meetings and ensuring relevant policies and procedures are in place to evidence and benchmark practice and safe care.You will be required to deputise for the Locality Manager at key meetings. In return we offer a friendly and supportive team and the opportunity to develop and upskill further.If you are a highly motivated individual who is passionate about Adult Social Care services, then we would like to hear from you.This is an excellent development opportunity for an experienced manager.You will need a relevant Health or Social Care qualification and have experience in managing services within Adult Social Care.For further information on the post, please contact Jo Purser on 0118 937 4121 or email [email protected]Vacancy BookletInterview date: 22 November 2017