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Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.
Are you passionate about safeguarding the rights of vulnerable individuals and leading a dedicated team in a supportive environment? We are seeking an experienced and compassionate part-time Mental Capacity Act Team Manager to join our Adult Social Care service in a beautiful rural setting.
About the Role:
As the Mental Capacity Team Manager, you will lead a specialist team responsible for Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments. You will provide expert guidance, ensure legal compliance, and support best practice across the authority. You will work closely with the other Part-time Team Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and supervise a team of skilled practitioners.
2. Oversee MCA and DoLS processes, ensuring timely and lawful decision-making.
3. Provide training and consultation to internal teams.
4. Contribute to policy development and service improvement.
About You:
1. Qualified Social Worker.
2. In-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and related legislation.
3. Proven leadership and team management experience.
4. Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
5. A commitment to person-centred, rights-based practice.
Why Join Us?
1. Work in a close-knit, supportive team in a scenic rural community.
2. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
3. Ongoing professional development and training.
4. Generous local government pension scheme and benefits.
We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
1. Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
2. Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
Where you'll work
Porth Cynnal – Specialist Through Age Services
Porth Cynnal provides intensive and specialist through-age assessment, care planning, and review for those in need of longer-term or complex care and support, including quality assurance checks, court, and statutory interventions.
The service consists of the following teams:
1. Planned Care: Adults and Children’s Care and Support and Statutory Interventions Teams.
2. Extended Support: Adult and Children’s Disability Team & Mental Capacity Specialist Support Team.
3. Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse Team, Youth Justice Statutory Team, and IFSS/Edge of Care Team.
4. Mental Wellbeing: Mental Health and AMHP Team, School Counselling Team.
5. Safeguarding & Quality Improvement: Adult and Children’s Safeguarding Team, Independent Reviewing, and Quality Assurance Team.
Penmorfa is our most central office, where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.
Aberaeron is a picturesque harbour town and one of Ceredigion's most loved holiday destinations, with fashionable places to stay and eat.
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