The Team Manager will provide overall operational management for a multi-disciplinary team of social workers, occupational and physio therapists, case managers and support workers. They will lead and develop the team to ensure it fulfils a critical role in enabling adult social care to deliver its vision to maximise independence, manage demand and balance the budget for the department.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Social Work
- Registered with Social Work England
- Holds relevant management/supervision qualification
- Senior experience in statutory public sector services working with people who have a range of social care needs and their family/carers
- Experience of delivering services to people with differing and diverse needs in an urban Local Authority/Borough
- Experience of managing change within a resident facing, statutory service
- Experience of developing effective strategic partnerships, internal and external, including working with external providers, NHS, GPs, Emergency Services and the voluntary and community sector
- Significant experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams including supporting qualified and non-qualified staff to develop and excel and supporting the development of strong teamwork and relationships across the team
- Excellent knowledge of health and social care legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2007 and the Health and Social Care Act 2008
- Knowledge of the effects of ill-health and disability with particular reference to race, gender and culture
- Proven leadership skills including the ability to motivate and inspire staff to deliver positive outcomes for residents
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills to create and engage with operational data sets to support the management and development of a service
- Ability to represent the Council at a senior level including in external meetings
- Ability to ensure services are delivered within budget and to effectively monitor and control spend
- Excellent understanding of safeguarding, including legislative responsibilities and the ability to ensure services and staff meet their responsibilities in this area
- Ability to demonstrate the core values of collaboration, ambition, resourcefulness and empowerment in leadership style
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of strengths-based approaches and the ability to develop and lead their implementation within the service
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
