Team Manager - Ref: SS02324

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Job Description

Team Manager - Ref: SS02324

£50,512 - £56,239 pa

What are we looking for?

Do you possess excellent organisational and communication skills with a proven track record of leading a successful service? If so, Walsall Council have an exciting opportunity for you to showcase your skills by leading our new community reablement service.

About the job

As Team Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing team of Occupational Therapist, Therapy Assistants and reablement workers who provide short term support to people with physical health needs in their own home.

You will ensure the service is delivered in line with best practice, legislation and local policies and that the outcomes and wellbeing of the clients are maximised.

You will work closely with other professionals and agencies to coordinate and integrate the reablement service with other parts of the system. You will promote a culture of person centredness, empowerment, independence and choice within your team and across the service.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• A relevant professional qualification ad registration with the appropriate regulatory body. This role is ideally suited to someone with an occupational therapy background though applications will be considered from qualified social workers
• Significant experience of working with adults with physical health needs in a community setting
• Proven experience of managing, supervising and developing staff
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of reablement, strength-based assessment, personalisation and safeguarding
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and manage conflicting demands
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

We offer you:

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Reimbursement of HCPC or Social Work England Registration fees

We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in Walsall. We are committed to promoting equality and anti-discriminatory practice.

We welcome applications from:

• people of all cultures, races, ethnicities and religions
• people of different genders, ages, and sexual orientation
• people with disabilities

Read more about our benefits at https://go.walsall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-/benefits-of-working-for-us

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Tina James on 01922652599 or email tina.james@walsall.gov.uk

View Job Description & Employee Specification

Closing date for applications: 5th July with interviews 15th & 16th July

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children and young people entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.

Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.