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Posted 1078 days ago

You will perform a key role in the governance and ongoing development of the engagement groups to ensure their effectiveness as a shared commitment by the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Barnet Council adult social care to work together with stakeholders, in particular with people who use services and family carers.

In Adult Social Care we are committed to the work we do and the difference we make to residents of Barnet every single day, month and year. We encourage staff to be empowered in making changes and initiate actions that improve our services. Ultimately we should all be happy for our friends and family to receive the services we deliver and commission, and so that is where our focus always lies. Adults Social Care & Health comprises of people with a range of professional specialisms and expertise, including: social workers; occupational therapists; contract brokers; staff delivering statutory services; financial and performance analysts; and improvement specialists. We value the skills that new staff can offer, to make a real difference to people who use our services and their carers. Irrespective of whether the role is frontline or back office, you would be joining a group of people focused on providing excellent services for the local community.

You will be leading on the business improvement and communication and engagement functions for the Adults and Health Directorate. Prioritise and deploy resources across these two areas and ensure integration of service user feedback and insights into the improvement / transformation cycle. You will perform a key role in the governance and ongoing development of the engagement groups to ensure their effectiveness as a shared commitment by the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Barnet Council adult social care to work together with stakeholders, in particular with people who use services and family carers. You will act as a champion for innovation and continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities: - You will have experience and a track record in delivering transformation projects in a social care and health environment or other relevant service - Understanding of service user and staff engagement and effective communications - Proven management skills, able to lead project teams to achieve successful outcomes - Excellent leadership and (project) management skills that you can deploy in a complex environment - Ability to promote high achievement in staff through providing support, empowering staff and providing constructive challenge. - Demonstrable record of high performance and striving for continuous improvement

What we offer - 30 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Work-life balance options may include flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - Generous Local Government Pension Scheme - Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs We encourage all those who are interested to apply for this position and welcome requests for flexible working arrangements.

Click on the apply button to submit an application online. Please read through job description and person specification and complete the online application form. If you would like to speak to someone, please contact Will Hammond, Head of Transformation on Will.Hammond@Barnet.gov.uk