Team Manager - Grade 15 ( £53,607-£55,620)
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Team Manager
Grade: 15 , Salary: £53,607 - £55,620
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Number of Hours: 36
Location: New Addington Locality Team Older Adults over 65
Division: Adult Health & Social Care Services
Business Unit
Adult Social Care OP people over 65
Position Type
Team Manager New Addington Locality Team Adults -Older People Over 65
About Croydon
Croydon is a naturally ambitious council - so we're looking for inspirational leaders who share our passion for supporting business growth and responding to local needs. Strong partnerships and collaboration are the foundation for the future.
That's why we're constantly looking forward. We need to find creative new ways of working together with other agencies and the private sector to deal with the financial challenges ahead. Because with growth comes increased demand - but also huge opportunities.
Chances like this only come along once in a generation, and our task, and maybe yours, is to shape a positive future for Croydon's residents and businesses alike.
Additionally, the staff here at Croydon are friendly and supportive of their peers. The transport links are also excellent.
About the Role
The Team consists of Health and Wellbeing Assessors, Social Workers, Experienced Social Workers, Advanced Social Workers and a Team Manager
In the context of developing our services to continue to meet the challenges of the Care Act 2014 and the financial climate Croydon Council is restructuring community based integrated working with our health colleagues and it will be the Locality Team Manager that will lead the team in new ways of working to meet the desired outcomes of individuals and their communities jointly with our health colleagues and other stakeholders. We are looking at co-locating to build multidisciplinary teams out in the community. We are looking for an inspired leader to take this work forward and join our management team.
Key Responsibilities:
To be responsible for the operational management of the social workers for a locality based Integrated Care Team. Manage the social workers to work effectively as part of an integrated, skill mixed and multi-disciplinary team with a focus on community led support, proactive and preventative services to residents, carers and communities in Croydon.
To work closely with the Service Manager, council colleagues and other external professionals to provide information and deliver social care to residents. In particular to support embedding cultural and behavioural changes which ensure holistic and positive outcomes for residents and that the appropriate services are delivered at the right time, the right place to the residents and carers of Croydon.
To be responsible for overseeing the professional standards of the social workers within the locality-based team, managing risk & performance, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory guidance, including the transformation agendas for health and social care.
Contribute to strategic development of the service. Work with others across social care, integrated care networks, the hospital teams, voluntary and community sector and other agencies to develop services, share best practice and ensure consistency of approach.
Develop effective quality assurance, demand and workload management systems which reflect the work of the teams.
To manage the locality residents and staffing budget with the support of the accountant and senior management.
Having a responsibility for own health and safety and that of the staff, residents and communities.
Working in Croydon
Applicants wishing to join our aspiring and progressive adult social care service team will have a commitment to team working and an enthusiasm for contributing to sharing ideas that support the development of all our services. Candidates will demonstrate professionalism, creativity and drive in their approach to person centred practice and problem solving; and an ability to work flexibly in response to a rapidly changing public service environment. Additionally senior management, the staff here at Croydon are friendly and supportive of their peers. The transport links are excellent.
Applicants will demonstrate exceptionally strong social work practice skills and sound knowledge of key legislation and aspirations to extend their practice experience and skills. Candidates at this level will be expected to show evidence of completion of relevant post-qualification awards, as well as capacity to take on some leadership and supervisory responsibilities around safeguarding triaging. Appointed applicants will share in supporting their manager's leadership of the team to deliver progressive services and promote and maintain high standards of practice.
In return we offer scope to our staff team to progress their career, develop their individual professional practice, analytical and creative skills, and a department wide commitment to realistic workloads and regular supervision.
Flexible working applications are welcome.
For further information and informal discussion please contact: (Deborah Howard Service Manager for south of the borough and Mayday) Deborah.howard@croydon.gov.uk or in her absence Ciaran Doyle Team Manager New Addington Locality Team Crian.doyle@croydon.gov.uk or alternatively phone and ask to speak to the Recruitment Team 02087266000
Closing Date: 19th January 2025 at 11:59pm
Tentative Interview Dates Week Beginning - 27th January 2025
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Equalities and Safeguarding Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Barring DBS Check.