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Locality Team Manager - East, Pontefract
Client: Wakefield Council
Location: Pontefract, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 0d19fa057c84
Job Views: 3
Posted: 12.07.2025
Expiry Date: 26.08.2025
Job Description:
We are looking for a Locality Team Manager to lead and manage a Locality Team and contribute to improving practice, quality, and effectiveness within the team.
Our Locality Teams are busy adult social care teams, and you would be joining a large team working alongside other Locality Managers. You would be responsible for day-to-day team operations, resource and staff management, and working to improve quality standards across the team.
You should have significant post-qualification experience and bring professional expertise in relevant legislation, policy, best practices, and performance standards. Excellent communication and engagement skills are essential, along with a passion for delivering excellent service. Experience in managing people or as a Practice Educator or ASYE Assessor is desirable.
If you'd like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine Mitchell, Adult Operations Manager, or Kate Parker, Service Manager.
What will be expected from me?
Manage the effective day-to-day delivery, resources, and staff employed by Wakefield Council.
What would I be doing?
* Deliver high-quality services and meet performance targets for assessment and care management.
* Provide line management to a team within recognized policies and procedures.
* Contribute to national policies and initiatives, working with NHS colleagues and partners.
* Provide leadership and manage a team of qualified and unqualified staff to achieve strategic aims and ensure high-quality service access for citizens.
* Allocate work according to priorities and manage unallocated work.
* Contribute to quality improvement within an existing framework.
Qualifications and experience required:
* Degree, DipSW, or equivalent recognized by Social Work England
* Registration with Social Work England
* Senior Social Worker experience
* Experience with community health services and post-qualifying experience
* Resource planning and team management skills
* Ability to analyze complex data
* Excellent communication and service improvement skills
What can I expect?
* Full-time, 37 hours per week
* Support and ongoing training
* Discounted public transport options
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
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