Social Care Team Manager
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeks 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 ensuring positive outcomes for residents of Sandwell by supporting and promoting individuals’ well‑being, rights and independence. We are looking for a passionate manager to drive our mission forward.
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 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 a relevant professional body such as Social Work England
* Minimum 3 years post‑qualification practice and experience within a relevant Adult Social Care setting
* Minimum 2 years of experience 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
* 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
To apply please download the attached application and return it 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. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e‑mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk.
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs.
Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/asc/working-adult-social-care https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story#WeAreSandwell.
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