Team Manager – Adult Social Care (Currently open to NNC Internal applicants only) - NN14 4LZOur BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:a competitive salarya pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary councilgenerous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 dayshybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance. We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleWe welcome applications from those who are interested in Permanent positions as well as Secondment opportunity- those who are looking to develop further in their career.We are seeking a skilled and motivated Team Manager to lead the team of social care professionals within the Adult Social Care Services. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering high-quality, strengths-based support to adults, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and needs are addressed effectively. As a manager you will be working with the Senior Leadership Team in ensuring your team is achieving the objectives and outcomes.Application Process:To apply, please submit your application via our e-recruitment portal outlining your experience, leadership approach, and understanding of adult social care legislation. Be sure to highlight your ability to lead multiskilled team and deliver high-quality services within a locality-based model.If you would like to discuss more about this role you can contact Boby.Paul@northnorthants.gov.uk or Karen.Burrows@northnorthants.gov.ukThe interviews are being planned in the week beginning 27th of October (preferably 27th and 28th of October), Happy to discuss if this time is not suitable About youEssential Skills & Qualifications:Demonstrated experience in supervising and managing staff, including qualified professionals, within a social care setting.Preferably a recognised professional qualification (Degree or Diploma) in health or social care and hold relevant professional registration.Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and safeguarding frameworks.Experience in leading safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act.Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.Proficiency in IT systems and confident in presenting information to various audiences.Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in both service delivery and employment practices.About usCambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.https://youtu.be/DDE1nplZttYVisit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers