A vacancy has arisen within Adult and Health Services for a Team Manager working in the Derwentside and Chester Le Street Social Work Hub as part of the Integrated Community Mental Health Teams.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a Social Work Hub within an Integrated Mental Health Service, providing mental health assessments, treatment, and intervention to service users/patients.
Durham County Council and Tees Esk and Wear Valley Foundation Trust are integrated as part of a partnership agreement. The teams comprise staff from the Adult Care service from Durham County Council and Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.
The Service was recently remodelled to include social work hubs with leadership from social care/social work.
You will have operational responsibility for managing the social work hub and staff, providing assessment, care planning, and interventions for service users/patients and carers with social care needs.
You will work closely with the leadership team within the integrated service, including health colleagues, to provide the best outcomes for service users.
You should have knowledge of commissioning, social inclusion, legal frameworks, and an understanding of emerging influences in health and social care provision. You will oversee the team’s performance requirements on behalf of the Local Authority.
Contact for Informal Discussion
Contact Tracy Joisce, Strategic Manager at 03000 268243 or tracy.joisce@durham.gov.uk, or Jane King, Locality Manager at Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust at janeking5@nhs.net.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
Managerial experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications: DipSW or recognized equivalent, plus Social Work England Registration.
If successful, you will need to apply for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
Refer to the attached person specification for full criteria.
Note: This post is not open to job share.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
* Competitive salary and 27 days holiday, rising to 32 days after five years.
* Hybrid working (home and office).
* Contributory LGPS pension scheme, with top-up options.
* Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Scheme.
* Learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications.
* Employee Benefits Portal and discount schemes.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Staff networks for diversity and inclusion.
* Trade Union membership.
* Other salary sacrifice schemes.
More details: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
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HYBRID WORKING
Model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days remote, flexible for part-time roles.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to fair and equitable policies. We encourage applications from disabled people and provide support during recruitment.
More info: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
INTERVIEWS
Scheduled for 30th May 2025. We offer guaranteed interviews for certain applicants, including those with disabilities, care leavers, or veterans.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. CVs are not accepted. Use the 'Person Specification' section to demonstrate your skills and experience.
If you need support, contact the Recruitment Team at recruitmentAHS@durham.gov.uk or call 03000 26 27 27 (option 1 AHS).
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