Shape the Future of Social Work: Pilot Team Manager - Darlington Council
Salary: £36.61 per hour
Darlington Council is launching an exciting new pilot team and we're seeking a dynamic Team Manager to lead the way. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence and shape the delivery of social care services within our community.
As a Pilot Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in:
* Leading and Developing a New Team:
o Providing exceptional leadership, supervision, and guidance to a newly formed social work team.
o Fostering a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
o Conducting performance reviews and identifying professional development opportunities for team members.
o Managing workload allocation and ensuring the efficient use of resources.
* Driving Innovative Practice:
o Developing, implementing, and overseeing new pilot programs aligned with community needs and strategic goals.
o Evaluating the effectiveness of pilot initiatives and reporting on outcomes to stakeholders.
o Identifying areas for service improvement and contributing to the evolution of social work practice within the Council.
* Ensuring High-Quality Service Delivery:
o Overseeing the assessment, planning, intervention, and review of complex social care cases.
o Ensuring adherence to statutory duties, relevant legislation (e.g., Care Act), policies, and best practice standards.
o Promoting a strengths-based, person-centred approach to social work.
o Managing risk effectively and making sound professional judgments.
* Building Strong Partnerships:
o Collaborating effectively with internal departments, external agencies, community groups, and service users to achieve positive outcomes.
o Representing the team at multi-agency meetings and contributing to wider strategic discussions.
o Handling complaints and concerns with professionalism and sensitivity.
Key Requirements:
* You must be a Qualified Social Worker.
* Social Work England registration is essential.
* An updated Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required
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