Social Care Team Manager
4 days ago
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Social Care Team Manager to lead a busy Hospital/Intermediate Care team. The role involves operational oversight, strategic guidance, and inspiring a team of social workers and practitioners to deliver person‑centred care and support services. What You'll Be Doing Provide day‑to‑day operational leadership, management, and professional supervision of the team. Ensure services comply with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Lead quality assurance by conducting audits and performance reviews to embed service improvements and best practices. Chair complex multi‑agency meetings and foster effective working relationships with external partners and agencies. Identify training needs and coach and mentor colleagues to support their professional growth and development. Handle complaints and concerns, resolving complex high‑risk situations and ensuring appropriate safeguarding responses. Support the Operational Head within the 7‑day Hospital 2 Home Team. Lead and manage the Social Work Team, ensuring that the Discharge to Assess processes are embedded into practice. Work from various locations and oversee the timely discharge of people from hospital or intermediate care settings. Collaborate in partnership with the NHS and the Integrated Care System. Maintain a strong customer focus. What We're Looking For Essential A recognised professional qualification in Social Work (e.g., Degree in Social Work) or equivalent, with current registration with the relevant professional body. Minimum 3 years post‑qualification practice and experience within a relevant adult social care setting. Minimum 2 years’ experience managing large and complex budgets. Proven experience in a management or leadership role within a social care setting. Comprehensive knowledge of relevant social care legislation, policies and frameworks (e.g., Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Children Act). Strong leadership, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team effectively. Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills. Ability to manage a demanding workload in a high‑pressure environment. What We Offer Generous annual leave allowance. Membership of a defined benefit pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Opportunities for professional development and career progression, including access to our Social Work Academy/ongoing training. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options. Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support. This role requires an enhanced DBS check. Hours: 37 hours per week. To apply please download the attached application and return it to: hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Requests for assistance in completing an application or if you have a disability can be made to the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e‑mail at hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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