Team Manager – Adult Social Care Service

Are you an experienced Team Manager, or interested in the opportunity to progress, with a background in Adult Social Care?
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Team Manager role in our Adult Social Care community service, within our Community Long-Term Team. The successful candidate will be based at Sand Martin House in Peterborough, although some flexible working / working from home will continue to be an option.
We are a team made up of a team of Social Workers, alternatively qualified roles, Senior Social Worker and Team Manager.
We are a generic social work team, offering support to people over the age of 18 with physical and learning disabilities, older people and their families and unpaid carers. Our team support a variety of Social Care duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Care Act 2014, and other relevant legislation. The Team support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes, work with unpaid carers as well as other statutory functions, such as adult safeguarding enquiries.
The successful applicant will have line management responsibilities and therefore experience of acting in a supervisory role is essential. We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate and manage the demand, allocation and customer journey of those access our service.
The service is busy, lively and interesting and would ideally suit a Manager who is proactive and adaptable in leading a team, and who has a passion for ensuring that the adults receiving care and support in our area receive a positive experience when having their needs met. A Team Manager in the service should be strong and supportive and provide good quality support, guidance and leadership. The role is varied on a day-to-day basis and allows for a high level of
multi-agency working, creativity and autonomy. The successful candidate will be part of an established team of Team Managers working across our Adult Social Care services.
Applicants would need to hold a current Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England. Experience of working with adults is essential along with a good understanding of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Continuing Health Care process and be able to professionally utilise a Strengths Based Approach and be able to make risk assessed decisions to promote the safety of others.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will need to be able to travel independently between locations including out of county areas on occasions.
As a PCC employee we can offer:
• A competitive salary*
• Agile working
• Reimbursement of professional Social Work registration fee.
• Bespoke training and career progression opportunities
• Working as part of a supportive and compassionate team with a great sense of community.
• Employee Benefits, including discounted private healthcare cover, lease car scheme, offers and discounts at high street stores, as well as our Employee Wellbeing Hub.
*Salary grade subject to experience
The service welcomes applicants from a varied background as all social work backgrounds and skills are relevant and transferable to the service for those with an interest in developing new skills and knowledge around disability, complex needs and leadership.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For more information, or an informal discussion, please contact Service Manager, Philippa Avey-Walters at philippa.avey-walters@peterborough.gov.uk for more information.