Adult's Social Work Team Manager

Reed; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking an Adults Team Manager to support individuals and families in making informed decisions and promoting independence. Candidates must be qualified social workers with at least 3 years of experience and registered with Social Work England. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, constructing care packages, and overseeing the delivery of services. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour along with additional benefits including support services from Reed.

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Free CV building and Interview support

Free DBS checks

Weekly payroll

PAYE payroll option

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• At least 3 years of experience post-qualification.
• Experience in care assessments and commissioning services.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals and families to promote independence.
• Conduct preventative work and risk assessments.
• Construct care packages and commission services.
• Complete Care Act assessments and capacity assessments.

Skills

Qualifying as a Social Worker

Risk assessment

Community resource utilization

Education

Social Work qualification (Diploma or Degree)

Job description

Our Client, Blackburn with Darwen Council, is seeking an Adults Team Manager to join their Team.

Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour!

Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• The role will entail working with individuals, families, carers, and communities to enable them to make informed decisions, to promote independence, whilst working in a strengths-based approach.
• Undertaking preventative work and risk assessments utilising community resources and services such as reablement and telehealth care is also a key part of the role.
• You will construct value-for-money care packages, and commission and arrange appropriate services.
• You will be responsible for the completion of Care Act assessments, capacity assessments and Court work - section 21a challenges.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 3 years experience post qualifying working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!