Deputy Manager - Mental Health and Complex Needs Team

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Job Introduction

Are you already working as a Deputy Manager or are you an experienced and self-motivated Senior Social Worker seeking a new challenge?

We're seeking an enthusiastic individual to join us as a Deputy Team Manager in our Adult Social Care Mental Health and Complex Needs team. You'll be warmly welcomed with a Golden Hello of £3,000 upon starting with us.

If you care about making a difference in the lives of individuals and possess the required skills and qualifications, we invite you to join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support within a positive and nurturing work environment. Together we can make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of our community.

If you'd like an informal conversation or to drop in and meet us before applying, you are encouraged to do so. Please contact Caren Taylor on caren.taylor@milton-keynes.gov.uk

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a proven track record of managing risk and achieving positive outcomes.

About the team:

We're a large team broken down into various areas of specialist knowledge which you'll contribute towards and develop your practice within.

The Intake and Assessment Team is our short-term pathway and front door to our service. Its focus is on strengths-based conversations with service users to promote independence and prevent deterioration.

We also have a long-term pathway which focuses on adult social care assessment under the Care Act 2014. We carry out assessment of needs and promote strength-based practice to identify people's needs and coordinate support.

As the specialist mental health team within Adult Social Care, we have the specialist knowledge and responsibility to manage Section 117 Mental Health Act duties on behalf of the local authority, which involves working with actively and previously detained mental health service users, managing risk and coordinating their support and review.

We also manage forensic mental health cases, providing social supervision for service users with restrictions from the Ministry of Justice, working closely with external agencies such as the Campbell Centre, Marlborough House, Police, Probation and Housing, and involvement with Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements.

Additionally, we hold responsibility for the assessment and management of rough sleepers, working closely with our in-house Rough Sleeper Team.

Interviews for this role will be held W/C 24 February.

Main Responsibility

As a Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing the team to deliver the needs of the service. You will:

• Ensure that service users in need, of care and support are safeguarded and their wellbeing is promoted effectively, in line with national legislation and policy.
• Work in partnership with key agencies, ensuring collaboration and information sharing for the benefit of the service user and significant others.
• Manage and supervise Social workers, Assistant Social Workers, community support workers and Newly Qualified Social workers through their ASYE, ensuring managed casework is allocated and monitored across the team's area of responsibility.
• Manage and ensure that all staff time is used efficiently and effectively delivering the most benefit to service users within available resources.
• Assist the team managers in building a strong and cohesive team.
• There will also be a particular emphasis on the identification and management of risks by individuals and to others, enabling service users to live independently in the community with the appropriate level of support.
• Ensure assessments, care planning and case work reviews are conducted in line with agreed national standards and performance targets are met.
• Deputise for the Team Manager and provide operational management support and supervision to front line staff.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Ideally you'll have experience in the operational delivery of a mental health service. Applications will only be considered from those who hold a social work qualification and our registered with Social Work England.

At Milton Keynes Adult Social Care Services we take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues. Have a read of our Social Workers' testimonials and see for yourself. You can meet Poppy, our Principal Social Worker on our dedicated Landing Page for Social Workers.

For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.

Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks an Enhanced DBS will be actioned for you (unless you are on the DBS Update Service).

Your professional development:

We recently developed and implemented our new career progression framework to create long term stability in the social worker workforce by creating opportunities for progression and supporting professional development. We provide management courses to help you evolve as a manager.

Your wellbeing:

We understand the importance of providing support and resources to promote resilience and wellbeing. We're committed to providing a range of support and guidance to ensure that colleagues are able to seek the appropriate level of support, should they need to. This includes:

• Access to MKCC Employee Assistance Programme and Health Champions.
• Variety of Health and Wellbeing Workshops.
• Quality supervision and reflective practice sessions.
• Clear career progression pathways and support for professional registration fees.
• Exceptional pension scheme and other benefits.
• Discount offers and useful advice helplines for health and lifestyle organisations and shops.

Personal summary:

Applicants are encouraged to complete the personal summary section of the application. This is your opportunity to showcase that you are ready to make a difference and take the next step in your career and join our dedicated team as a Deputy Team Manager.

*T&C's apply

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.

• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.

• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.

• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.

• Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.

• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.

If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.