Community Wellbeing Team Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Hempstalls is seeking a Team Manager for Adult Social Care to lead Community Wellbeing teams. The role involves ensuring effective team performance, fostering a positive work environment, and meeting statutory responsibilities. Ideal candidates should be qualified social workers with managerial experience. This position offers a full-time role with a salary range of £51,356 - £54,495, and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in Adult Social Care.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that promotes social work values.
• Foster a positive learning environment for staff.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities are met.
• Manage staff, budgets, and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Community Development

Education

Social Work England registration as a qualified social worker

Job description

Overview

Directorate: Adult Social Care and All Age Commissioning

Section: Adult Social Care

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 14

Salary: £51,356 - £54,495

Hours: 37 – Full time

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

Role

We are looking to recruit to a number of Team Manager positions for our Community Wellbeing teams within Adult Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that is effective and efficient, empowers and involves individuals and local communities, and leads staff with confidence and competence, promoting social work values and best practice principles in leadership.
• Foster a positive learning environment for staff and build on strengths while challenging weaknesses.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities are met while contributing to local networks and community development to embed a strengths-based approach.
• Lead by example as a strong decision maker and manage staff, budgets and resources.

Qualifications and requirements

• Social Work England registration as a qualified social worker and proven managerial experience in this area.
• Ability to lead and develop teams within Adult Social Care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all of the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

To Apply

To Apply - please visit our website https://webrecruitment.stoke.gov.uk/wrl/ If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email [e-mail] or call us on 01782 238189.