Vacancy Description
Are you an experienced and motivated individual looking for a rewarding leadership role within Adult Social Care? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join our dynamic and supportive team, reporting to the Locality Manager.
As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality social care services to our local community. You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of dedicated professionals, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure the best outcomes for service users.
Key responsibilities:
1. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring the delivery of person-centred care and support
2. Act as a point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive working relationships
3. Contribute to the development and implementation of service improvement initiatives
4. Monitor and maintain compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
5. Support the Locality Manager in the overall management of the service
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications, skills and attributes:
6. Occupational Therapist qualification
7. Previous experience in a similar leadership role within Adult Social Care
8. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice
9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with a diverse range of individuals
10. Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritise and delegate effectively
11. A compassionate and empathetic approach, with a genuine commitment to making a positive difference in people's lives
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
12. Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
13. Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
14. Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
15. Generous Local Government pension scheme
16. Family friendly policies
17. A range of local discounts
18. Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
19. You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.