Deputy Team Manager (Adult Learning Disability Team)

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council as a Deputy Team Manager in the Adult Learning Disability Social Work Team. You will manage complex cases, supporting individuals with learning disabilities while promoting independence. Enjoy professional development, a competitive salary, and flexible working options in a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, rising to 32 with 5 years of service

Generous Pension Scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Car lease scheme

Employee assistance programme

Physiotherapy services

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental disorders.
• Enabling person-centred approach that promotes independence.
• Full driving license and access to a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload including forensic cases.
• Undertake AMPH duties.
• Provide specialised support for individuals with learning disabilities.

Skills

Professional curiosity

Problem solving

Job description

• Are you a problem solving superhero?


• Do you have professional curiosity?


• Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives and communities you support?

Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Team Manager to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.



The Adult Learning Disability Social Work Team is located at Wessex House Falcon Court Preston Farm Stockton on Tees.



The team provides specialised support for individuals with learning disabilities and their families/carers.



We are committed to promoting independence, choice and control and promoting Self Directed Support where people are eligible for social care services.



You will need to have an understanding of the needs of people with a learning disabilities, autism and mental disorders and their carers and have an enabling person centred approach, which promotes independence. The key responsibilities of this role is to manage a complex case load, including forensic cases and to undertake AMPH duties.



In return we offer continuous professional development, regular supervision and annual appraisal.



Due to the requirement of frequent travel between venues across the Borough, a full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle is required for this role.



For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.



Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.



We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £48,710


• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.


• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.


• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.



For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:



https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers



If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Emma Walker via email at [e-mail] or Pamela Chikomo via email email at [e-mail] or via telephone on 01642 527139.



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