Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade L. SCP 48 £59,208 SCP 51 £65,817
Hours: 36 hours per week
Base Location: Tameside One
Assessment Date: Wednesday 15th January 2025 consisting of a stakeholder discussion followed by interview
The Role
Tameside is one of the 10 local authorities that make up Greater Manchester, nestling between the buzz of Manchester City Centre and the beauty of the Peak District on our doorstep. In Adult Social Care (ASC) we have a clear and stable leadership and our vision for people living well at home is one where people are supported to be a part of their local communities to live long, healthy and fulfilled lives. This vision describes the social care future for Tameside and sets our intention for how we want to develop our services to make sure everybody can achieve their aspirations.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and energetic individual to join Tameside Council as the Principal Social Worker- Head of Safeguarding, Quality and Practice in ASC. As a key member of the ASC Senior Leadership team, you will hold the function of Principal Social Worker for Adults and be responsible for delivering the associated statutory functions, also leading on CQC preparation and assurance.
You will lead the adult safeguarding, quality and practice functions in Tameside, also overseeing the Local Safeguarding Adults Board, strategic safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty safeguards, workforce development, and practice improvement activity across Adults Services.
About You
We are in search of someone with the skills to influence and enthuse others, challenge the norm, and achieve the best outcomes for our residents. You will have proven ability to work collaboratively and collectively across an organisation and with key strategic partners.
You will have extensive post-qualification experience in Adults Social Work with knowledge of the Adult Principal Social Worker role and proven ability to take on the functions of this role.
You will drive social care practice across the workforce, providing constructive challenge where appropriate, and enabling practitioners and managers to reflect and learn within a supportive environment.
Why work for us?
In Tameside, we like to look after our employees and offer a fantastic range of employee rewards and benefits, including:
* A minimum of 27 days leave per year, with the option to buy additional leave
* 36 hours working week
* Flexible working including 9 day fortnight / compressed hours / hybrid working to allow greater work-life balance
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes including cycle to work and car lease scheme
* Family friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Greater Manchester continuous service commitment
* Discounts at local shops, health & fitness clubs, restaurants and much more
About Us
At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.
We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose, and priorities. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do; we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity, and Engage.
Our employees’ skills, experience, and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm, and motivation to be the best they can be.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture that respects individuals, appreciates difference, and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
For further details about this role or informal discussion, please contact Tracey Harrison, Assistant Director on 0161 342 3414 or tracey.harrison@tameside.gov.uk
Reference Number: DPT506
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