Adult’s Deputy Team Manager / Multi-Disciplinary, Hosp Discharge, Continuing Healthcare & Safeg[...]

Ashberry Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Blackpool is seeking a full-time temporary Deputy Team Manager for the Adult Social Care team. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in Adult Social Care and understand statutory services, with strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting multidisciplinary work and advising staff on statutory duties under relevant legislation. This role is fully office-based and offers a supportive management environment.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant support

Friendly compliance team

Enhanced DBS provided

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Adult Social Care statutory services.
• Experience in managing Social Workers and Case Assessors.
• Ability to navigate electronic file/recording systems.

Responsibilities

• Support and complete multi-disciplinary work.
• Conduct professional supervision and assessment authorization.
• Advise staff on statutory duties under the Care Act 2014.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Teamwork

Knowledge of service needs

IT skills

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Adult’s Social Worker
Team: Multi-Disciplinary, Hosp Discharge, Continuing Healthcare & Safeguarding
Location: Blackpool

Details:

An opportunity has arisen for a full time temporary Deputy Team Manager to join Blackpool Adult Social Cares Health Based Social Care Team for an 8 week period. Fully office based.

The post holder will have significant experience of working in Adult Social Care statutory services and experience of line managing Social Workers and Case Assessors. They are required to have effective communication and leadership skills to support a large and co -located Social Care team. The post holder will be required to support and complete multi- disciplinary work, hospital discharge, Continuing Healthcare and Safeguarding Lead role. They will be required to complete professional informal and formal supervision, assessment authorisation, support complex case management, safeguarding lead tasks and other managerial actions as directed by Team Managers. The post holder will be part of a supportive management group and have access to induction and supervision. The post holder will assist the Team Manager in the provision of line management and leadership to the social care staff. This is part of ensuring the team delivers a high quality responsive service to adults and older adults under the leadership of the Team Manager. The post holder will advise and support staff on the statutory duties delivered by Local Authorities under the Care Act 2014, including advice and guidance on related legislation, e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, etc. Deputise for the Team Manager as required.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.