Senior Social Care Manager

3 weeks ago

Colchester CO WG, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at Essex County Council as a Senior Social Care Manager. As a key member of our Adult Social Care team, you will be responsible for leading a busy social care neighbourhood team, overseeing a team of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Community Support Workers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivering services under the Care Act 2014, you will provide leadership and support across a team of professionals, enabling the development of individuals within the team.
  • Delivering expertise and professional knowledge and guidance for complex cases and delivering a high-quality service with positive outcomes that enables people to live healthily and independently.
  • Working with the Service Manager, contributing to the development of strategy and ensuring a service that adapts responsively to change.

About You

We are seeking an innovative, proactive leader who engages a strengths-based approach to leadership in a multi-disciplinary arena that can at times be challenging but rewarding as you see the team grow in confidence.

You will bring strong and progressive 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.

Requirements

  • Educated to degree level in Social Work or Occupational Therapy with current professional registration.
  • 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.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
  • An understanding of budgetary responsibilities and how they impact upon a service.
  • An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.
  • Experience working in a qualified Senior Social Worker or Occupational Therapist role.
  • 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.
  • Evidence of working within a fast-paced complex team.
  • The ability to make evidenced-based decisions within the context of competing resources and high-risk environments.

What We Offer

  • Training and development to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
  • Flexible working options to support your work-life balance.
  • Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
  • Lease Car scheme.
  • Up to £8000 for relocation.
  • Life assurance of three times annual salary.
  • Payment of professional fees for approved professions.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Volunteering leave (up to 4 days per year).
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals.
  • Employee Networks - communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC.

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