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