Service Manager - Learning Disabilities and Transitions

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

Within the Adult Social Care we have an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager – Learning Disabilities and Transitions. This role is part of the senior management structure and will ensure robust leadership is in place.

Sefton has a strong track record of partnership working and place leadership, and for having a motivated and dedicated workforce that is resilient and adaptable, it puts the Council in the best possible place to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.

A new opportunity

Having operational responsibility for several key services including Learning Disabilities and Autism Social Work Team and Moving Forward to Adulthood Team, you will manage and lead the effective delivery of all statutory duties ensuring services are safe, responsive, timely and outcome focused for the benefit of our residents and carers.

You will be part of embedding neighbourhood working and will build on relationships in place with system partners, including exploration of how your service area achieves integrated ways of working.

You will ensure the implementation of quality frameworks and robust risk management is in place, ensuring adherence to the national assurance framework for Adult Social Care.

A successful track record of delivering outcomes through leading, motivating, managing and empowering teams is required, as is leadership and management experience within Health and Social Care in Local Government or a large complex organisation.

You will have a professional qualification in Social Care or Health and current registration.

Closing date: 31/05/2026

Shortlisting to commence: week of 01/06/2026

Interviews will be held in person on: Wednesday 17th June 2026 at Magdalen House, Bootle, L20.