Team Leader (Adult Services)
Calderdale Council
Date: 1 week ago
City: Halifax
Contract type: Full time
Post Ref: CC120
About Calderdale’s Adult Services And Wellbeing
In Gateway to Care we provide a person-centred approach to support people to manage their health and wellbeing. This is so they can maximise their independence, choice, and control to live healthier lives and where possible, to reduce future needs for care and support. We provide information and advice to those people who may need a level of support that is within the remit of adult social care.
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for people in Calderdale? Would you be interested in expanding and developing your career in Adult Social Care? If so, you could be the person we are looking for. Experienced Team Leaders play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care. We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experiences. We work together to get things done. Bring your positive, proactive outlook and we’ll provide the platform for you to make the most of your experience within Calderdale’s Adult Services and Wellbeing. Our focus is early intervention, prevention, community anchors and promoting wellbeing and outcomes which you could be a part of.
Your new role
You will be mainly office based to support your team at The Shay Stadium, in Halifax. You will have a joint responsibility with the Team Manager for staff within the team ensuring performance management, regulatory compliance, and service delivery, ensuring service priorities are met and take responsibility as required in the absence of Team Manager. You will be a proactive worker who has a proven record of working under pressure and supporting other staff members.
Your responsibilities will also include:
To apply, you need to be a qualified Experienced Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current Social Work England registration and with significant post-qualification experience and knowledge of the Care Act 2014. You will also hold an additional post qualifying qualification such a Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor and/or Approved Mental Health Professional or be willing to work towards this within a specified time frame.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing date: 10th November 2024
Interviews: 20th & 21st November 2024 (in person) Halifax.
How To Apply…
Apply online, ensure you cross reference the person specification and tell us within the relevant section of how you meet the person spec.
We always encourage potential applicants to contact us for an informal and confidential chat:
Michelle Ralph Team Manager Gateway to Care
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
Post Ref: CC120
How To Apply…
Apply online, ensure you cross reference the person specification and tell us within the relevant section of how you meet the person spec.
We always encourage potential applicants to contact us for an informal and confidential chat:
Michelle Ralph Team Manager Gateway to Care
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
About Calderdale’s Adult Services And Wellbeing
In Gateway to Care we provide a person-centred approach to support people to manage their health and wellbeing. This is so they can maximise their independence, choice, and control to live healthier lives and where possible, to reduce future needs for care and support. We provide information and advice to those people who may need a level of support that is within the remit of adult social care.
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for people in Calderdale? Would you be interested in expanding and developing your career in Adult Social Care? If so, you could be the person we are looking for. Experienced Team Leaders play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care. We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experiences. We work together to get things done. Bring your positive, proactive outlook and we’ll provide the platform for you to make the most of your experience within Calderdale’s Adult Services and Wellbeing. Our focus is early intervention, prevention, community anchors and promoting wellbeing and outcomes which you could be a part of.
Your new role
You will be mainly office based to support your team at The Shay Stadium, in Halifax. You will have a joint responsibility with the Team Manager for staff within the team ensuring performance management, regulatory compliance, and service delivery, ensuring service priorities are met and take responsibility as required in the absence of Team Manager. You will be a proactive worker who has a proven record of working under pressure and supporting other staff members.
Your responsibilities will also include:
- Working collaboratively across the Council, with partners and statutory and voluntary agencies, to ensure a joined-up approach.
- Line management of social workers and Social Care Advisors.
- Developing a high level of expertise in particular areas of practice, and leading on those areas
To apply, you need to be a qualified Experienced Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current Social Work England registration and with significant post-qualification experience and knowledge of the Care Act 2014. You will also hold an additional post qualifying qualification such a Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor and/or Approved Mental Health Professional or be willing to work towards this within a specified time frame.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing date: 10th November 2024
Interviews: 20th & 21st November 2024 (in person) Halifax.
How To Apply…
Apply online, ensure you cross reference the person specification and tell us within the relevant section of how you meet the person spec.
We always encourage potential applicants to contact us for an informal and confidential chat:
Michelle Ralph Team Manager Gateway to Care
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
Post Ref: CC120
How To Apply…
Apply online, ensure you cross reference the person specification and tell us within the relevant section of how you meet the person spec.
We always encourage potential applicants to contact us for an informal and confidential chat:
Michelle Ralph Team Manager Gateway to Care
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
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