3 months contract with local authority This role involves leading a team dedicated to delivering exceptional social work and occupational therapy services in compliance with the Care Act 2014 and related legislation. As a leader, you will manage the culture, practice, and performance of a team committed to supporting individuals' independence and safety. You will exemplify professional standards and work collaboratively to create positive impacts and opportunities for residents and their families or carers. Responsibilities: Lead and manage a diverse team of practitioners, ensuring a focus on residents and legally sound practices. Ensure adherence to practice principles, including strength-based, trauma-informed, and anti-racist approaches. Maintain compliance with legislative requirements and best practices, particularly in safeguarding adults and mental capacity. Manage team performance against key performance indicators and departmental targets. Respond to Safeguarding Adult Reviews, internal learning mechanisms, FOI requests, complaints, and member inquiries. Represent the Council in legal proceedings and promote a culture of transparency and continuous improvement. Oversee effective team allocation and case prioritization in line with service objectives. Provide guidance and expertise to manage complexity and risk. Supervise staff with a focus on outcomes, performance, capability, career progression, and wellbeing. Ensure staff availability for unplanned events and collaborate with other teams for seamless service delivery. Manage employee-related matters, including performance, conduct, and grievances. Monitor performance, workloads, and quality of assessments, support plans, and reviews. Requirements Requirements: Proven leadership experience in social work or occupational therapy within adult social care. Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014 and related legislation. Ability to manage a diverse team and promote a positive, inclusive culture. Experience in safeguarding adults and applying the Mental Capacity Act. Excellent communication skills for representing the Council in legal and public forums. Ability to manage performance and deliver against key performance indicators. Competence in handling complex cases and providing professional supervision. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively in emergencies. Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high performance standards. Flexibility to work outside normal office hours as required. We operate on a bi-weekly payment plan