Vacancy Description
Are you an experienced and motivated leader looking for a new challenge within Adult Social Care? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join our dynamic and supportive Adult Social Care Service.
As a Team Leader, you will report to the Locality Manager and play a crucial role in 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, ensuring the provision of person-centred care and support to individuals and their families.
Key responsibilities:
1. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, providing guidance and support to ensure the delivery of excellent service
2. Monitor and maintain high standards of practice, in line with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines
3. Foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting effective collaboration and partnership working
4. Contribute to the development and implementation of service improvement initiatives
5. Support the Locality Manager in the strategic planning and resource allocation for the service
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and attributes:
6. Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a social care setting
7. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice frameworks
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of individuals
9. Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritise and manage competing demands
10. A compassionate and person-centred approach, with a genuine commitment to making a positive difference in people's lives
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
11. Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
12. Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
13. Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
14. Generous Local Government pension scheme
15. Family friendly policies
16. A range of local discounts
17. Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
18. 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.