Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. *This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis. * Team Manager – CIRT (Wirral Adult Social Care) We are looking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Team Manager to lead our Community Integrated Response Team (CIRT) in Wirral. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering high-quality, responsive social care services to adults and their carers. As Team Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the timely and effective workflow across the team, ensuring all practice is fully compliant with the Care Act 2014. You will lead, manage and support practitioners to deliver a high-quality, efficient and person-centred service. You will provide clear leadership and professional supervision, offering direction, guidance and support to maintain high standards of practice. A key part of your role will be driving performance, achieving targets, and embedding a culture of continuous professional development within the team. You will ensure that effective structures, systems and processes are in place so that statutory duties, legislative requirements and Local Authority KPIs are consistently delivered and well-coordinated across Wirral. You will also be responsible for making best use of available resources, ensuring services are delivered within operational and quality standards. You will have experience of working with system partners and managing conflicting priorities ensuring Wirral residents remain at the centre of decision making. Acting as a professional resource, you will provide expert advice and support to your team, wider services and partner agencies. About the Candidate: An experienced leader within adult social care Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014 and statutory responsibilities Proven ability to manage performance and meet targets Skilled in supervision, leadership and team development Committed to delivering excellent outcomes for adults and carers If you are passionate about leadership and making a real difference within a fast-paced, responsive service like CIRT, we would welcome your application. For further information about the role or for an informal chat, please contact pippaphilipson@wirral.gov.uk As part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a check of the relevant Barred List(s). The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now. How to apply Please apply online by clicking the link below