Social Work Team Manager

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Hays Social Care Full time

Your new company Birmingham City Council is seeking an experienced Social Work Team Manager to join our Early Intervention Community Team (EICT). This team plays a vital role in supporting older people across Birmingham, following the Care Quality Commission (CQC) review and system-wide diagnostics that shaped our Early Intervention programme in 2018. Your new role As Team Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective adult social care services. You will ensure statutory responsibilities are met, drive service improvements, and embed best practice in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983.Key Responsibilities Manage and motivate staff, fostering a strengths-based approach and citizen-focused outcomes. Oversee service delivery, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and making safeguarding personal principles. Lead multi-agency planning, reviews, and decision-making meetings. Quality assure practice through audits, case reviews, and performance monitoring. Manage budgets and contribute to financial accountability processes. Support partnership development and community-based prevention initiatives. Provide supervision, identify training needs, and promote continuous professional development. Deputise for the Head of Service and cover other Team Managers as required.This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in Birmingham's adult social care services. You'll work in a collaborative environment, with hybrid flexibility and the chance to shape innovative approaches to early intervention. What you'll need to succeed Qualified Social Worker registered with the appropriate professional body. Strong leadership and team management skills within adult social care. In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding practices. Ability to influence, negotiate, and build effective partnerships across agencies. Experience in budget management and service improvement. 2 years post-permanent qualifying experience in another local LA What you'll get in return One dedicated consultant with over 17 years of recruitment expertise Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull, Coventry and Oxfordshire Councils with access to exclusive jobs. Free access to CPD Training Option to be paid by PAYE or Umbrella Ltd, with a twice-weekly payroll and 'Faster Pay' service. "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* Free DBS and User-friendly online compliance platformWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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