Social Care Team Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Social Care Team Manager within a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and young adults. This role involves leading a dynamic team, driving performance improvements, and ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks. You'll be at the forefront of innovative service delivery, fostering positive partnerships while managing budgets effectively. Join a supportive management team that values training and development, offering flexible working arrangements to achieve a work-life balance. Make a real difference in the community and help shape the future of social care.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Excellent Training Opportunities

Dedicated Management Support

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification practice in Adult Social Care.
• Experience managing large and complex budgets.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Management Experience

Performance Improvement

Partnership Working

Budget Management

Education

DipSw or Social Work Degree

Job description

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 make a difference, we want to hear from you.

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

The post holder will:

1. Be responsible for managing and improving key performance indicators across service areas, ensuring quality and standards.
2. Support the Operations Manager in delivering services to People with Learning Disabilities and Young Adults, leading and managing the Social Work Team, and embedding assessment processes into practice for the LD/Autism and YAT Teams.
3. Ensure service delivery approaches align with the evolving focus of Adult Social Care in Sandwell, leading change and implementing relevant policies and procedures. Covering other Operational Heads and deputising for the Assistant Director when appropriate is expected.
4. Possess 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 leadership and service development to ensure excellent customer care for Sandwell residents.
6. Maintain positive relationships for effective partnership working.
7. Act as day-to-day budget holder for allocated staffing and commissioning budgets, ensuring services are delivered within resources and exploring external revenue opportunities.

Requirements:

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

Hours: 37 hours per week.

An enhanced DBS check is required.

We offer excellent training through our Learning and Development team, supported by a dedicated management team. Flexible and agile working arrangements are available.

For further information, contact Operational Head Daleep Achall at mob: [phone] or email: [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close vacancies 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 experience issues applying, contact the Resourcing Team at 0121 569 3300 or via email: [e-mail].

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

Click here to learn about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours.

To apply, download the application and send it to: [e-mail].

More about us at https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story.

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