Team Manager | Countywide Intermediate Care Team

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Job Description

Salary £43,421 - £48,474 per annum | Fixed term until 31/03/2024 | Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston |

Pay Award Pending

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

We have an exciting opportunity for a team manager to join Adult Social Care in the Acute, Urgent Care and Prisons teams for Lancashire

This temporary role is based on a 5 day working pattern, Monday - Friday, covering the post holders secondment up to April 2024.

As the team manager you will manage and oversee the social care team providing management support and leadership to senior social workers, social workers and social care support officers.

You will be leading your teams in working alongside health and social care colleagues in assessing and facilitating safe and timely discharges from both hospital and custodial settings. Using discharge to assess pathways in acute services with a commitment to promoting independence and positive outcomes to our citizens of Lancashire through the council's vision.

We're looking for people who are able to display the following skills and experience:

• Someone who can contribute to effective team working and service development and to work with senior management to identify improvements that could be introduced to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.
• Someone who can build and sustain professional relationships working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners involved in service provision.
• Someone who can work under pressure, manage their time flexibly and intelligently under multiple demands.

Passion - You will put patient care at the heart of everything you do to make sure they receive the best possible support - this role is person centred, ensuring the correct pathway is selected for every individual so they are able to return home safely and under the correct circumstances - your compassionate nature will allow patient care to be put at the forefront of every decision ensuring that the necessary steps are taken in their best interests - we want you to inspire your team with your enthusiastic approach, maximising positive outcomes in every situation.

Collaborative - You will work alongside our exemplary teams and external partners, including the NHS/LSCFT, driving agendas and work together towards the continued development of the service - this area is highly supportive and focused upon operating as one team, which will ultimately produce the best results with the right communication and skill set - working in this environment is highly pressurised therefore having an abundance of energy and motivation is imperative in order to succeed - in an ever changing area, strategic thinking is a highly desirable attribute so you must be flexible and have the ability to adapt swiftly.

Inspire - We are looking for a fresh perspective and someone who is ready to be challenged on a daily basis - project work is also an aspect of this role, therefore your strong leadership skills and clear vision for what is required will be a welcomed quality - there can be difficult circumstances where you will need to challenge colleagues opinions in order to achieve the best conclusion for the people we support - we want someone who can set the benchmark and start as they mean to go on with high standards and a resilient attitude, keeping within the competency framework and the ability to engage and inspire your team.

• For full role details please see the job specification and role profile

We have a lot to offer people who join our adult social care teams including comprehensive training and support. We follow this up with a supportive framework, regular supervision with managers and opportunities to build on your existing skills and knowledge.

Lancashire County Council also offers great staff benefits with generous annual leave entitlements including the option to purchase additional leave days, a well-established staff health and wellbeing programme and the opportunity to progress as part of an exciting, well-established service that is looking to bring real benefits to the people of Lancashire.

If you believe you can bring something to this Service, please use the documents below to support you in writing your application.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Laura Hudson at Laura.Hudson@lancashire.gov.uk or Linda Garnsey at Linda.Garnsey@lancashire.gov.uk

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.

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.

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

You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. 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.

Close Date: 23/09/2024 with shortlisting commencing 24/09/2024

Interview Date: 01/10/2024

Job Description & Person Specification