Job Description

Our client Blackpool Council is looking for an Adults Team manager to join their Community team.

Job Purpose

• The post holder will assist the Team Manager in the provision of line management and leadership to the social care staff. This is part of ensuring the team delivers a high quality responsive service to adults and older adults under the leadership of the Team Manager. The post holder will advise and support staff on the statutory duties delivered by Local Authorities under the Care Act 2014, including advice and guidance on related legislation, e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, etc.
• Deputise for the Team Manager as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Manager in the line management of the team including, qualified social workers, case assessors and support workers.
• Assist the Team Manager to prioritise the allocation of work and oversee workload management and performance of team members.
• Work to the standards in the professional capabilities framework expected of a Deputy Team Manager. Ensure the team members also work to the appropriate capabilities framework.
• The post holder will advise on statutory responsibilities including the 2014 Care Act and knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other associated legislation.
• The post holder will lead on and advise on Safeguarding referrals within their team, allocating responsibilities to appropriate team members under the guidance of the team manager.
• To manage and monitor and authorise care commissioned and personal budgets arranged by staff within the scheme of delegation.
• The post holder will assist the Team Manager with comments, complaints and compliments that are received by the team.
• The post holder will assist the Team Manager in ensuring that all policies and procedures relevant to the service are available, and that staff work to them, including, health and safety, lone working etc.
• Develop good working relationships with other statutory and voluntary/third sector partners, particularly the NHS.
• Contribute to service developments at a strategic and operational level, including consultation with service users and carers where appropriate

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.