Job Title: Performance Management Lead – Adult Social Care
Location: London
Contract Type: Initial 3-month contract
Rate: £450 per day Inside IR35
Overview:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Performance Improvement Lead within the Adult Social Care sector. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing performance and driving continuous improvement across social care services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performance Management Guidance: Serve as the primary contact for performance advice to senior leadership. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, including central government and regional groups.
- Framework Development: Develop and implement a robust performance management framework, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead the creation and execution of a continuous improvement strategy. Plan and deliver key external assessments such as CQC inspections and peer reviews.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Oversee the production of data-driven reports and analysis for senior leadership and Members. Lead the Department’s Improvement Board activities.
- Strategy and Policy Development: Develop and maintain departmental strategies, policies, and procedures. Coordinate with corporate strategies and performance indicators.
- Management Information: Work with the Management Information Team to manage and disseminate data. Prepare needs analyses and statutory returns.
- Learning and Development: Ensure the department’s learning and development program meets practitioners’ needs.
- Inspection Preparation: Prepare for inspections and peer reviews by developing self-assessments, presentations, and improvement plans.
- Co-Production Strategy: Implement a co-production strategy with a strong focus on customer feedback and engagement.
- Equality and Diversity: Promote and lead on equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within the department.
- Policy Support: Provide support to managers on policy and ensure responsiveness to public policy changes.
- Risk Management: Develop risk management systems and represent the department on relevant corporate boards.
Key Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in performance improvement within social care or related fields.
- Local Authority experience.
- Strong knowledge of statutory requirements, national policies, and local priorities.
- Proven ability to lead strategic improvements and manage external assessments.
- Excellent skills in data analysis, reporting, and communication.
- Demonstrated commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Experience in risk management and safeguarding.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role. Shortlisting and interview dates will be confirmed shortly.