Deputy Team Manager - Adults Social Care CLS Team 3

Thurrock Council; Chadwell St Mary; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Chadwell St Mary is seeking a committed individual to join as a Deputy Manager in the CLS Team 3. This role is focused on safeguarding vulnerable adults and providing high-quality casework services. Candidates must hold a relevant Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England, along with having at least 2 years of post-qualifying experience. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, flexible working, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts and local offers

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Must be Registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• At least 2 years post-qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard vulnerable adults.
• Provide high quality, research-based casework service.
• Offer consultation, support, and specialist advice.
• Promote independent living where safe.
• Comply with legislation and local policies.

Skills

Safeguarding vulnerable adults

Research-based casework

Consultation and support

Promoting independent living

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

We are seeking a committed individual to join us as a Deputy Manager in the CLS Team 3. Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a qualified practitioner who is experienced, confident, creative, and empowered to promote change and positive outcomes for adults and who will be committed to our journey of continuing improvement. If you are passionate about the outcomes for adults, committed to direct work and want to make a difference in the life of adults, we want to hear from you! This role is an exciting opportunity to help support and deputise for the Team Manager and contribute to the Community Led Support (CLS) Team 3 within the Adults, and Health Directorate of the Council. You will be required to provide support for adults and a multi-disciplinary team of Care and Health Professionals.

Responsibilities

• To safeguard vulnerable adults.
• To provide high quality, research-based casework service to all Adult Social Care service users and hold cases that consist mainly of the most complex situations.
• To offer consultation, support, specialist advice and joint working to colleagues within Adult Social Care.
• To promote independent living where safe to do so.
• To comply with and promote legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant Social Work Qualification, be Registered with Social Work England (SWE) and have at least 2 years post-qualifying experience.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment