Overview
Interviews will be held on 30th April 2024
The Deputy Team Manager is an opportunity for Social Workers / Occupational Therapists with a passion for development, to specialise in a career in social care management. Committed to improving the quality of delivery, this role will support the Team Manager to achieve positive change.
With significant experience of Social Work / Occupational Therapy practice and a desire to mentor staff and manage individual and team performance and deliver improvements. The ability to build strong working relationships is also key to this role.
The post will sit in the Discharge to Assess team in Mid Essex. This model of practice is ever evolving and developing and as a Deputy team Manager within the team you will be an influencer of change and progression. You will be supporting adults who have recently been discharged from hospital or supporting them to prevent an admission into hospital. The ethos being to support Adults to leave hospital, when safe and appropriate to do so, and continuing their care and assessment out of hospital. Wherever possible Adults will be supported to return to their home for assessment.
You will primarily be based in Mid Essex however you may be asked to travel outside the county in line with operational demand. This team operates on a 7-day rota basis, you will be required to work one weekend in six and a share of bank holidays for which an additional 6% flat rate allowance will be applied in addition to the basic salary.
The Role
As a Deputy Team Manager, you will be supporting the development of practice, skills and knowledge with the Social Workers and Community Support Workers within the team.
In addition, you will represent the team in a range of meetings both internal and with our partner agencies. You will be working in collaboration with healthcare professionals and care providers using a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the adults receive the right support at the right time.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing leadership and support across a team of professionals to deliver a high-quality service with positive outcomes which enables people to live healthily and independently.
- Supporting the development of individuals with the team.
- Delivering expertise and professional knowledge to provide advice and guidance for complex cases in line with legislative and organisational standards.
- Providing an escalation point for complaints and other feedback from service users in accordance with policy, in a way that fosters positive relationships.
- Implementing effective approaches to integrated working with partners, communities and the voluntary sector to achieve successful outcomes for service users.
About you
You’ll bring strong leadership and behavioural skills, giving you the ability to develop a highly motivated, high-performing professional team to deliver the best solutions for those using our services. We’re also looking for your experience of working in a social care setting, along with the ability to deal with challenging social situations and develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.
You’ll also bring:
- Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
- An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.
- Experience of leading change in a complex environment, and ensuring the organisation delivers best practice within financial constraints.
- The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist role
- Practice Educator, AMHP or BIA qualified or working towards these
This role involves travelling around Essex and beyond. A driving licence and car – or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means – is essential.
What We Offer In Return
We’ll support you to be your best…
- Training and development to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
- With us you can make your career work for you with flexible working options
- With us you can get the support you need with employee wellbeing and counselling
- Lease Car scheme
- Up to £8000 for relocation *
- With us you can have peace of mind with life assurance of three times annual salary
- Payment of professional fees for approved professions
- Local Government Pension Scheme. View Key Facts and FAQ’s about the LGPS.
- Volunteering leave
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here.
*T&Cs Apply.
Apply now.
For more information visit our Adult Social Care Brochure or contact Abbie.Mollison@essex.gov.uk
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