Care Dorset is embarking on a major transformation of its Day Services across the county to ensure it is modern, inclusive, financially sustainable and aligned with the needs and aspirations of people who draw on support.
The role
The Programme Manager – Day Opportunities Transformation, will play a critical role in shaping and delivering the re-design of Day Opportunities, working closely with colleagues across Care Dorset, Dorset Council, families, people who use services and community partners. This 18‑month fixed‑term role is responsible for leading a multi‑disciplinary programme of change and ensuring coherent planning, delivery and evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
- Act as an ambassador for Care Dorset’s vision, values and strategic priorities.
- Provide expert programme leadership ensuring delivery to high standards.
- Foster collaborative working across teams and partners.
- Champion a culture of coproduction with people we support, their families and carers.
Programme strategy and delivery
- Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of a whole system transformation programme.
- Develop programme plans, business cases, implementation plans and risk registers.
- Ensure alignment with organisational strategy and best practice.
- Oversee key workstreams such as service redesign, estates planning and financial modelling.
- Ensure data and evidence shape programme recommendations.
Stakeholder engagement and coproduction
- Lead engagement with people who use services, families, colleagues and partners.
- Work closely with Dorset Council through the Advisory Panel to ensure alignment with commissioning intentions.
- Support governance groups, steering groups and coproduction panels.
- Present programme updates confidently with stakeholders.
Programme governance and assurance
- Ensure robust programme governance and risk management.
- Monitor delivery milestones, budgets and resources.
- Commission and oversee external expertise where required.
- Ensure compliance with consultation requirements and equality impact assessments.
People management
- Provide leadership and support to project and workstream leads.
- Foster a high performing culture focused on communication and improvement.
- Support development of project and change management capability