Social Care Team Manager

WMJobs; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in England seeks a Social Care Team Manager to oversee the Learning Disability/Young Adults Team. The role involves managing service delivery, improving performance, and leading change within Adult Social Care. Ideal candidates will have social work qualifications, leadership experience, and a passion for making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Excellent training

Supportive management

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification practice in Adult Social Care.
• At least 2 years managing large and complex budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve key performance indicators for service areas.
• Lead and manage the Social Work Team, ensuring quality and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Partnership Working

Performance Improvement

Change Management

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,

If you are an experienced Social Worker registered with Social Work England, have management experience, and are keen to develop new ways of working and want to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

We have a vacancy for a Social Care Team Manager within the Learning Disability/Young Adults Team, which is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is flexible, innovative, and has a proven track record within a similar setting.

The post holder will:

1. Be responsible for managing and improving key performance indicators for service areas, ensuring quality and standards are maintained.
2. Support the Operations Manager in the efficient delivery of services to People with Learning Disabilities and Young Adults, leading and managing the Social Work Team, and embedding assessment processes into practice.
3. Ensure service delivery approaches align with the developing focus of Adult Social Care in Sandwell, leading change and implementing relevant policies and procedures. Be prepared to cover other Operational Heads within Adult Social Care and deputise for the Assistant Director where appropriate.
4. Have knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks, including safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable adults.
5. Provide expert guidance, briefings, and advice to senior management, and develop frameworks for service areas to deliver excellent customer care to Sandwell residents.
6. Maintain effective partnership working relationships.
7. Act as day-to-day budget holder for assigned budgets, ensuring services are delivered within resources and exploring external revenue opportunities.

Requirements:

1. Social Work Qualification (DipSw, Social Work Degree, or equivalent).
2. Minimum 3 years of post-qualification practice and experience in Adult Social Care.
3. At least 2 years of managing large and complex budgets.
4. Experience in a senior leadership role with supervisory responsibilities.
5. Experience of partnership working and performance improvement.
6. Experience in managing change.

Hours: 37 hours per week.

An enhanced barring DBS check is required.

We offer excellent training through our Learning and Development team, supportive management, and flexible working arrangements.

For further information, contact Operational Head Daleep Achall at 07770942414 or [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please submit your application promptly, referring to the supporting documents attached.

If you require assistance due to a disability or have experienced issues applying, contact the Resourcing Team at 0121 569 3300 or [e-mail].

For more information about working for Sandwell Council and our recruitment process, visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs.