Team Manager - Urgent Care NEW Trafford Council Trafford £46,731 to £48,710 Adult Social Care &[...]

Team Manager - Urgent Care

Location : Meadway Health Center, Meadway, Sale, M33 4PS (Hybrid working in place)

Salary range : Band 10, £46,731 to £48,710 pa

Working Pattern : Full Time, 36.25 hours per week (08 : 30-16 : 30)

We will offer flexibility where we can; if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.

Many of our colleagues can work from home for one or more days a week and / or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working, and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.

Contract type : Permanent

Application deadline : 26

January 2025

Interview type : In Person

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior Social Worker to join the Urgent care, Adults Social Care team in the role of manager. The role requires 3 years’ experience of supervising and / or management of staff within a social care setting and is key to the development of a high performing social care team that works effectively with customers and other agencies. We are looking for candidates with a sound knowledge of legislation relevant to the post and extensive awareness of the issues facing Adults with care and support needs, their carers and families.

The position provides the opportunity to work with Adults and families and the postholder will hold responsibilities such as allocating the work of the team, chairing strategy meetings, supervision of staff and deputising for the Service Manager. The post has an important function in the development of the quality and performance of the team, focusing on outstanding practice, and ensuring best outcomes for customers.

About you

• You will have a value base that promotes effective Social Work practice and teamwork.
• You will have knowledge and skills that support team members to develop a strengths based approach to their practice and be committed to their Continuing Professional Development.
• 3 years plus experience of working in Adult Services Social Care setting as a senior practitioner.
• Experience of undertaking safeguarding processes.
• Experience of providing professional supervision to seniors, social workers and social care assessors.
• Previous management experience.
• Detailed working knowledge and experience of working in Adult Social Care.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the legislation, regulations and guidance relating to Adult Social Care.
• You will have experience in multi-disciplinary working with adults presenting with care and support needs, and qualities for strong leadership.
• You will be experienced in managing conflicting priorities and making quick, evidence based decisions and risk assessments in a broad range of situations.
• You will have a recognized registered professional qualification in social work e.g CQSW, CSS, DipSW, Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• You will have evidence of continued professional and personal development.
• Applicants should be registered with Social Work England.
• DBS is required.
• Car User is essential.

About us

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.

Our vision : Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.

Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

Additional Information

Contact Details

For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email or call Louise Irving at [email protected] or 07793981032.

About the benefits

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.

To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit : Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs)

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment - greater.jobs | www.inploi.com

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