Social Care Team Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £55,609 i £59,027 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Sandwell, West Bromwich |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Sandwell Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SAND000009095 |
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We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Social Care Team Manager for a busy Hospital/Intermediate Care team to provide exceptional leadership and operational oversight.
We are committed to ensure positive outcomes for residents of Sandwell by supporting and promoting individuals' well-being, rights, and independence and we are looking for a passionate manager to drive our mission forward.
This is a key leadership role for an experienced manager who can provide professional support, strategic guidance and inspire a team of dedicated social workers and practitioners to deliver high-quality, strength based and person-centred care and support services.
What you'll be doing
Provide day-to-day operational leadership, management, and professional supervision to the team
Ensure services are compliant with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
Lead on quality assurance, conducting audits and performance reviews to embed service improvements and best practices
Chair complex multi-agency meetings and foster effective working relationships with external partners and agencies
Identify training needs, coach and mentor colleagues to support their professional growth and development
Handle complaints and concerns, resolving complex situations of high risk and ensuring appropriate safeguarding responses
Support the Operational Head within the 7- day Hospital 2 Home Team
Be responsible for the leadership and management of the Social Work Team, ensuring that the Discharge to Assess Processes are embedded in to practice
Work from various locations and oversee the timely discharge of people from hospital or intermediate care settings.
Work in partnership with the NHS and the ICB
Have a strong customer focus
What we're looking for
Essential:
A recognised professional qualification in Social Work (e.g., Degree in Social Work) or equivalent, and current registration with [relevant professional body, e.g., Social Work England]
Minimum 3 years post Social Work qualification practice and experience within a relevant Adult Social Care setting
Minimum 2 years’ experience or involvement of managing large and complex budgets
Proven experience in a management or leadership role within a social care setting
Comprehensive and applied knowledge of relevant social care legislation, policies and frameworks (e.g., Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Children Act)
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team effectively
Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills
Ability to manage a demanding workload in a high-pressure environment
What we offer
We are committed to supporting our managers to achieve their aspirations and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
Generous annual leave allowance
Membership of a defined benefit pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Opportunities for professional development and career progression, including access to our Social Work Academy/ongoing training
Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
This role requires an enhanced DBS completing.
Hours:-
37 hours per week
To apply please download the attached application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible.
We are committed to ensure positive outcomes for residents of Sandwell by supporting and promoting individuals' well-being, rights, and independence and we are looking for a passionate manager to drive our mission forward.
This is a key leadership role for an experienced manager who can provide professional support, strategic guidance and inspire a team of dedicated social workers and practitioners to deliver high-quality, strength based and person-centred care and support services.
What you'll be doing
Provide day-to-day operational leadership, management, and professional supervision to the team
Ensure services are compliant with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
Lead on quality assurance, conducting audits and performance reviews to embed service improvements and best practices
Chair complex multi-agency meetings and foster effective working relationships with external partners and agencies
Identify training needs, coach and mentor colleagues to support their professional growth and development
Handle complaints and concerns, resolving complex situations of high risk and ensuring appropriate safeguarding responses
Support the Operational Head within the 7- day Hospital 2 Home Team
Be responsible for the leadership and management of the Social Work Team, ensuring that the Discharge to Assess Processes are embedded in to practice
Work from various locations and oversee the timely discharge of people from hospital or intermediate care settings.
Work in partnership with the NHS and the ICB
Have a strong customer focus
What we're looking for
Essential:
A recognised professional qualification in Social Work (e.g., Degree in Social Work) or equivalent, and current registration with [relevant professional body, e.g., Social Work England]
Minimum 3 years post Social Work qualification practice and experience within a relevant Adult Social Care setting
Minimum 2 years’ experience or involvement of managing large and complex budgets
Proven experience in a management or leadership role within a social care setting
Comprehensive and applied knowledge of relevant social care legislation, policies and frameworks (e.g., Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Children Act)
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team effectively
Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills
Ability to manage a demanding workload in a high-pressure environment
What we offer
We are committed to supporting our managers to achieve their aspirations and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
Generous annual leave allowance
Membership of a defined benefit pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Opportunities for professional development and career progression, including access to our Social Work Academy/ongoing training
Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
This role requires an enhanced DBS completing.
Hours:-
37 hours per week
To apply please download the attached application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible.
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