About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Team Manager position within the First Response Team: Adult Social Care. First Response Team is the second point of contact for all new referrals coming into Adult Social Care, the reporting of Safeguarding Adult Concerns and the Local Authority's duty for the provision of the AMHP service to coordinate assessments under the Mental Health Act (1983 as amended 2007).
The role
The Team Manager is responsible for overseeing the management and leadership of the Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, and Assistant Practitioners within the team, as well as supporting with the ongoing development of the team, working closely with the other Team Manager's as well as the Service Manager.
Working hours are 37 a week, to be arranged.
What's needed?
As the Team Manager within First Response Team, you will possess in-depth knowledge and practical skills required for the role. Key responsibilities will be to provide direct supervision to social workers within team, chair and lead on meetings, respond and address compliments/complaints, lead on Team Meetings, be confident with data analysis for performance board, support the service in the absence of the service manager, to monitor, review and authorise assessments and be legal literate.
Apply a strengths-based approach to practice ensuring people's needs, rights and aspirations remain central to your work. You will also work in collaboration with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve holistic outcomes. We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Team Manager, with experience of working with adults with a range of complex needs. A strong knowledge of Safeguarding and assessing risk is required.
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
* 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
* Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
* Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
* Flexible working
Key Dates & Further Information
This is a great opportunity to join our existing service at Time Square situated in the heart of Warrington with easy access to parking facilities.
Interviews to be arranged and will take place at 1 Time Square.
If you would like to discuss this role prior to application, please email Mandy Roylance, Service Manager
[email protected]
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
DBS clearance is required.
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer