Job Description

We are looking for qualified and experienced Locality Team Manager as part of our Locality Team

What will be expected from me?

The purpose of this role is to manage the teams (where appropriate integrated teams), resources within the agreed area of the service, including budget and people, to ensure compliance with Adults, Health & Communities and Wakefield Council policies and procedures.

What I might be doing?

• You will play a key role in delivering high quality services and meeting performance targets for assessment and care management.
• You will deliver the Councils contribution to the implementation of the Care Closer to Home Programme with the NHS and other partners.
• You will provide direction, leadership and effectively manage a team of qualified and unqualified staff within the assessment and care management service, to deliver the key strategic aims of the organisation and to ensure the citizens of Wakefield have access to a high-quality service.
• You will be responsible for allocation of work to staff (according to priorities) and responsibility for the management of work that is not allocated. Takes specific action to improve team or individual performance

Why Wakefield Council?

• We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
• We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
• 31 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
• Access to a range of employee support products.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Essential requirements:

• Degree, DipSW or equivalent recognised by Social Work England
• Registration with Social Work England
• Level 2 Social Worker
• Experience of working with community health services with substantial relevant post qualifying experience.
• Experience in resource planning and team management.
• Ability to work with complex statistical, financial and performance data.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills with a commitment to improving service delivery.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Catherine Mitchell.

E-mail: catherinemitchell@wakefield.gov.uk

APPLY HERE:

https://wamdcli.webitrent.com/wamdcli_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3dg0EB298574%1BUSESSION=A4EF67499E09DC51FBB32C804C027101&WVID=1R0q139950&LANG=USA

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £46,549.00-£49,590.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Free or subsidised travel
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/05/2023
Reference ID: 236015

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