Manager - Community Opportunities
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,152.00 to £42,839.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39152.00 - £42839.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Lincoln, LN1 1XX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F0067-TP1279-2685 |
Summary
Work flexibly in a hands-on way to lead and mange a team within a designated area. Hold immediate day-to-day operational responsibility for all aspects of the service; ensure reliable and high-quality service delivery. Create a can-do culture of flexibility and innovation across the workforce. Promote and maintain an ambitious vision for the service. Raise the aspirations and expectations of all key stake holders, including staff working in the team, other professionals, people using the service and their families. Play an active part in wider service development locally and across the county. Lead the local Community Opportunity Service Team in a designated area. Manage a delegated budget for the service in that area. Manage the service and the team members, ensure all staff management processes are followed to a high standard including; supervision and appraisal, training, managing attendance, recruitment, and induction. Be responsible for the creation, delivery, and review of a local service plan, ensure the service develops and changes to meet the interests and aspirations of new people. Oversee the day-to-day smooth running of the service. Work alongside support worker colleagues proving direct support to people using service and lead the team by example. Work directly with people using the service and alongside other team members. Be involved in all aspects of service delivery including the provision of personal care and support. Set the standards of the team by demonstrating an exemplary quality of support. Manage the competing demands of the role to ensure significant direct presence in the team Ensure all people using the service can work with their friends and family to develop their own person-centered support plan. Ensure appropriate support is provided and support plans are followed. Ensure the highest quality of care and support is provided to people using the service and that all personal care needs are carried out in accordance with support plans. Use IT systems for recording and storage of data. Ensure all work is completed accurately and appropriately in compliance with the directorate's requirements, data protection and information governance. Be responsible for ensuring a positive, welcoming and excellently presented environment that can be enjoyed by people using the service and the council can be proud to share with the local community. Liase with colleagues appropriately to ensure all facilities management is in place including grounds maintenance, cleaning, and building maintenance. Ensure a safe and healthy working environment. Develop and maintain a high quality well-presented and safe environment that the service and its users can be proud of. Ensure all fixtures, fittings and equipment in the buildings is maintained to the highest standard. Work with the local community to promote and share the buildings and facilities available in the service. Support people using the service to become active members of their community, develop and lead community projects that create purposeful opportunities for people using the service. Including the creation of social and micro enterprise, community and volunteering initiatives. Respond in an open, caring and thoughtful way to any complaints, in line with the directorate policy and procedures. Show empathy with complainants and ensure the service learns from complaints it receives. Identify risks and ensure risk assessments are produced and followed as necessary in line with the directorates policies and procedures. Act to prevent occurrences of poor practice, abuse or harm. Adhere to Making Safeguarding Personal as per directorate policy and procedures. Adhere to the Skills for Care (SfC) Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England. Develop and lead a team that can positively support people whose behavior may challenge. Work proactively with other professionals and agencies to ensure a joined up approach.