About us

Warrington Borough Council is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community through innovative, integrated services. The Intermediate Care Tier plays a vital role in supporting individuals who need short-term care and rehabilitation to regain independence, avoid hospital admissions, or transition smoothly back into their community. Working within this tier means being part of a forward-thinking team that collaborates closely with health services, social care, and the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sectors. Together, we aim to deliver person-centred care that achieves positive outcomes and makes a lasting impact on the lives of our residents.

The role

Service Development Manager – Intermediate Care Tier

Warrington Borough Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Service Development Manager to join our Intermediate Care Tier. This role is key to driving service improvements and developing innovative business solutions that achieve better outcomes for our population. You will work closely with partner organizations across health, the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sectors to deliver an integrated and responsive care offer.

As the Service Development Manager, you will:

• Lead the development of services within the Intermediate Care Tier, ensuring they are person-centred, effective, and aligned with local needs.
• Manage and deliver key projects in collaboration with health and VCFSE partners, driving interdependent programmes of work that focus on prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation, independence, and seamless care transitions.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to ensure services are integrated and support the long-term goals of Warrington’s care strategy.
• Monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services that benefit the local community.

If you are passionate about service innovation, partnership working, and improving outcomes through collaboration, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.

What's needed?

We are seeking a skilled and proactive leader with experience in service development and project management. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of working in partnership across organisations, delivering integrated services, and driving improvements to achieve better outcomes. Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage interdependent programmes of work are essential for this role, as is a passion for making a positive difference in the community.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Key Dates & Further Information

For further discussion or to register your interest, please contact Chris Nisbet by email or by telephone on 01925 972316.

DBS clearance is required.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer