Team Manager - Learning Disability Team

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a second team manager for the Learning Disability and Autism services. This role involves supporting team efforts across the borough, engaging in various aspects of care management, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance service delivery. The position is full-time, with potential relocation support. Ideal for someone looking to impact positively on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Benefits

Relocation support of up to £8,000

Responsibilities

• Support the Learning Disability and Autism team across the borough.
• Engage in duty interventions, assessment and care management.
• Work with adults of all ages to review needs.
• Collaborate with professionals, families, and carers.
• Contribute to the transformation and expansion of services.

Job description

Overview

Directorate: Adult Care, Housing & Public Health

Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week. An exciting opportunity has become available for a second team manager, due to the ongoing development and expansion of Learning Disability and Autism services in Rotherham Adult Social Care.

Relocation support of up to £8,000 may be available, subject to qualifying conditions. Further information is available on our Adult Social Care recruitment site.

We are committed to actively reviewing applications as they arrive and will be in touch to arrange interviews with suitable candidates as soon as possible. For more information about Rotherham Adult Social Care jobs, please visit: https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/adults-social-care-jobs.

Rotherham is on an exciting journey to transform its Adult Social Care service to support adults to maximise independence and well-being. Our One Rotherham Values are Honest, Accountable, Respectful, Ambitious and Proud.

Rotherham provides a well-connected location with a historic town centre and access to parks and nature. The borough is linked by road and public transport, including a tram-train connection to Sheffield.

About our Team

The Learning Disability and Autism team aims to ensure that every person with a learning disability or autism has access to support, services and opportunities. We work with adults of all ages and cover the whole borough from Riverside and Maltby offices.

We work holistically with professionals, families and carers, keeping the person at the centre of all support. Our team is committed, passionate and dedicated to helping people with learning disabilities and autism live as independently as possible and participate in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Learning Disability and Autism team across the borough, with bases at Riverside and Maltby.
• Engage in duty interventions, assessment and care management, safeguarding adults, and court of protection work.
• Work with adults of all ages, from transitions to older adults, to review and adjust long- and short-term needs.
• Collaborate with professionals, families and carers to ensure person-centred support.
• Contribute to the ongoing transformation and expansion of LD/autism services as part of the team.

Qualifications

Qualifications are not specified in the description.

Additional information

Rotherham is an amazing place to live and work, with opportunities to be Honest, Accountable, Respectful, Ambitious and Proud in everything we do. This role is suitable for those seeking to contribute to improved outcomes for people with learning disabilities and autism.