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. 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. The Locality Team Manager 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 for an inspired leader to take this work forward and join our management team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Be responsible for the operational management of the social workers for a locality based Integrated Care Team.
2. 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.
3. Work closely with the Service Manager, council colleagues and other external professionals to provide information and deliver social care to residents.
4. Oversee the professional standards of the social workers within the locality-based team, managing risk & performance, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
5. Contribute to strategic development of the service, working with others across social care, integrated care networks, and other agencies to develop services.
6. Develop effective quality assurance, demand and workload management systems which reflect the work of the teams.
7. Manage the locality residents and staffing budget with the support of the accountant and senior management.
8. Be responsible 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 and staff here at Croydon are friendly and supportive of their peers.
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 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: Contact Deborah Howard (Service Manager) at Deborah.howard@croydon.gov.uk or Ciaran Doyle (Team Manager) at Crian.doyle@croydon.gov.uk or phone the Recruitment Team at 02087266000.
Closing Date: 19th January 2025 at 11:59pm
Tentative Interview Dates: Week Beginning - 27th January 2025
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.
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.
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