Regional Manager - Local Services - Alzheimer's Society : Job Details

About The RoleLocation: Home-basedContract: PermanentAlzheimer’s Society Local Services teams provide exceptional support, information, advice and guidance for people affected by dementia.? As a Regional Manager, you will be home based, leading and inspiring geographically dispersed teams across a large region, whilst working as part of a wider Services Management Team.? The areas you will be responsible for are Cheshire, Merseyside, Isle of Man, and Lancashire and South Cumbria. There are several contracts and funded services within the region, delivered by a large team.Your role will be to provide strong leadership and management of our dementia support services.? You will be accountable for the delivery of services that meet internal and external quality requirements. You will work collaboratively to build relationships and engage external stakeholders, including Local Authorities and Health colleagues and Commissioners within an Integrated Care System setting. Influencing for system level changes whilst ensuring strong contract management is a critical part of the role.About youAs an inclusive employer, and one that serves people with dementia across our whole community, we actively welcome applications from people with different backgrounds.??

• You will need to have experience of leading and managing teams in a health and social care environment. Experience of working in a dementia related role is not essential, but an understanding of person centred care and support is important.
• You will understand the need to build high performing teams, with great team spirit and a collaborative approach.?
• You will have experience of working from home or in the community, and you will be confident in building relationships and team engagement through a mix of virtual solutions and face to face team activity.??
• Ideally you will live within the North West of England regional boundary (areas listed above) and be passionate about making a difference for people affected by dementia.?
• You will have great interpersonal skills and as a strategic leader, you will understand the opportunities and challenges of leading service delivery across a dispersed geographical area.
• You will be comfortable with monitoring and analysing data and trends, making evidence informed decisions and ensuring quality standards are realised.? ?
• The right experience of delivering services, coaching and developing others, and a solution focussed approach are key.??
• You will have a commitment to building inclusive services, ensuring equity and valuing diversity.

You have a fabulous team of dementia experts, your role is to lead and inspire them to deliver to their best and thrive as a team, representing Alzheimer’s Society to a range of external stakeholders.Advert Closing date: 22nd JanuaryInterview Date: W/C 3rd FebruaryAbout Alzheimer's SocietyDementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.Our ValuesWe are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.Equal OpportunitiesWe want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.