Overview
Join us in shaping the future of mental health services in Wakefield. We're seeking a Team Manager to enhance our community mental health social care offer within the integrated working-age adults mental health services.
Responsibilities
* Manage social care employees within working age adult mental health teams based across the district, in partnership with a Trust team manager.
* Ensure effective day-to-day delivery, management of resources, and achievement of service objectives and priorities.
* Provide leadership, effective management, and support to social care staff within a specialised mental health service.
* Allocate work to staff according to priorities and manage unallocated work; perform quality control and quality assurance.
* Investigate and resolve complaints; monitor devolved budgets; ensure statutory requirements, council and directorate policies are followed.
* Promote equal opportunities and diversity within the service.
* Collaborate with Service Managers and other managers in the council and SWYPFT to develop the service and meet objectives and targets.
* Work collaboratively with other team managers to be collectively responsible for the work and objectives of the service area and cover for colleagues when necessary.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Proven experience in the delivery of services within adult social care.
* Ability to build trusted relationships with people at all levels.
* Professional expertise in relevant legislation, national policy, best practice developments, and performance standards.
* Experience meeting the statutory responsibilities of the council.
Why Wakefield Council
We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
* Flexible full-time/part-time working patterns.
* Support and access to high-quality training to progress your career.
* Commitment to staff wellbeing, with supportive leadership and work/life balance.
* Employee support products; transport discounts; LGPS; comprehensive benefits including leisure facility discounts and more.
Additional Information
* The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Application Form and provide criminal conviction information (DBS).
* Informal discussion about the role available with Gemma Riding: Tel 01977 727142.
* For more information about the role, recruitment process, or working for Wakefield Council, contact Gemma Riding.
* Telephone: 01977 727142; Email: gemmariding@wakefield.gov.uk.
* E-mail correspondence: All interview and application progress communications will be sent to the registered email address.
* Please add the following addresses to your contacts or safe-senders list: jobs@wakefield.gov.uk, hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk.
* Safeguarding: Wakefield Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
* DBS: Disclosure application information may be requested.
* Fluency Duty: This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.
* Probation: Some roles may be subject to a six-month probationary period (not applicable to internal vacancies).
* Diversity: We encourage applications from everyone and value a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve.
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