Countrywide Team Manager | Older People & Physical Disability Adult Social Care, Promoting Independence Project Team - Countrywide Team |

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Job Description

| Salary £44,711 - £49,764 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Promoting Independence Project Team - Countrywide Team |

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Are you ready for a fresh challenge? Do you wish to find a supportive and team focused environment to flourish in? Are you looking to help maximise outcomes for people in your community?

We are currently recruiting...

Team Managers with empathy and the drive to make a difference, finding creative ways to support people to achieve what they want to and live as independently as possible in a place they call their home.

We need a permanent Countrywide Team Manager to work in Lancashire as part of our Adult Social Care Services.

Promoting Independence Project Team (PIPT) are responsible for taking on exciting and challenging focused, targeted and time limited projects, with the aim to continue promoting new ways of working, including the Strengths Based Approach, and promoting 'quality' across the service'.

Living Better Lives in Lancashire

This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire - our new strength-based vision for adult social care.

We're driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities and we need new a Team Manager to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to, living independently in a place they call their home.

Your priority is to manage the professional practice and operational processes associated with Adult Social Care Team concerning: assessment and case management; support planning and review; and safeguarding and prevention, to promote recovery and mental wellness. To work in partnership with other stakeholders i.e LSCFT, ICB

This fast-paced role involves working with adults with a range of health difficulties who require statutory interventions. You will manage people who undertake complex assessments, commission care, undertake duty tasks and work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team with a focus on collaboration and co-production.

We offer a range of development opportunities and support progression. There is an expectation that Team Managers will undertake their Approved Mental Health Professional qualification if not already held.

Our values

What's important to us, is that you share our values...

Supportive and Innovative

You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.

Empathy

You'll need compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.

Reasons to Join Us...

Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.

• Flexible Working opportunities
• Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.
• Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
• Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
• Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.

We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

Advert closes Tuesday 25th March 2025, shortlisting will take place from Wednesday 26th March and interviews scheduled TBC.

To Apply

If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, please contact; talent@lancashire.gov.uk

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

*Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

You must be registered with Social Work England to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Work England. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non- social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs.

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