Team Manager

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council, - Sudbury Health Centre, Sudbury CO10 2DZ - Hybrid
• £45,380 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months

An exciting twelve-month secondment opportunity has arisen within the West Suffolk Locality. We are looking for a Team Manager for the Sudbury Adult Social Care Team.

This is a key role within the organisation, the post holder will lead and manage the Adult Social Care practitioners within the Sudbury Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT), this will ensure that the highest standards of health, social care and reablement continues to be delivered within the locality.

As previously indicated, the main purpose of the role is to directly manage the Adult Social Care practitioners within the INT and contribute to the effective leadership of the team. They will also support the Locality Lead in delivering effective integration between health and social care through collaboration with stakeholders and partners across the system to deliver better outcomes for the people of Suffolk. Working alongside all key partners, will be an important part of the role, ensuring the health and social care systems are joined up and accessible.

Your responsibilities

• On a daily basis oversee the management of highly complex decisions using analytical and interpretation skills to compare a range of options to service delivery and to meet assessed needs.
• provide leadership in the critical application of professional ethics to strategic decision-making, using a legal and human rights framework
• promote a culture where individuals and communities can exercise their rights to autonomy and self-determination balancing this effectively with safeguarding responsibilities.

You will need

• Degree and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Social Work England registration

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report

For more information

Please contact Tracey Rowe for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01787315953 or emailing tracey.rowe@suffolk.gov.uk

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of theJPP.

• You should use the Supporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingrecruitment@suffolk.gov.ukor calling 03456 014412.If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 10 October 2024.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).