Job Description
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose:
To support the Team Manager in leading and managing the Learning Disability Team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services. The role includes providing oversight of practice, supporting staff, and leading on quality assurance of assessments and reviews.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the day-to-day management of the team
* Provide leadership, advice, and support to team members
* Deputise for the Team Manager when required
* Promote good practice and a positive team culture
* Oversee and quality assure assessments, care and support plans, and reviews
* Ensure all work meets statutory requirements, policies, and best practice standards
* Carry out audits and provide feedback to improve practice
* Monitor performance and support improvements where needed
* Support staff with complex cases and decision-making
* Hold a small caseload where required
* Ensure a strengths-based, person-centred approach is embedded in all work
* Provide supervision and guidance to allocated staff
* Support learning, development, and performance management
* Assist with staff induction and ongoing training
* Work with health professionals, partner agencies, and other stakeholders
* Promote effective multi-agency working
* Support the team to manage workloads across office, home, and community settings
* Ensure timely completion of visits, assessments, and reviews
* Provide oversight of safeguarding work and risk management
* Ensure appropriate actions are taken to protect individuals
Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration
* Experience in Learning Disability services
* Experience supporting or supervising staff
* Good knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding
* Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills
Additional Information
* 37 Hours Per Week
* Bi-Weekly Payments
* Hybrid Working