We are looking to recruit a Manager of Sefton’s Integrated Community Equipment Stores based at Aintree retail park.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage the Integrated Community Equipment Service (C.E.S.) which provides an effective, efficient equipment loan service to individuals of all ages, including children, assisting them to develop and to maintain their health and independence.  This service operates on a responsive, 24 hour/7 days a week basis. 

As manager of ICES, the successful candidate will be responsible for the for ensuring the smooth delivery of the day-to-day management of the service encompassing Social Care and Health provision, external stakeholders, and the voluntary sector, within agreed budgets and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of the Council.

The individual will have responsibility for the key decision-making in relation to resource allocation, operational matters and adhering to the Performance Management framework within the Directorate. They will also work in collaboration to support commissioners in the strategic development of the Community Equipment Service.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.