Team Manager - Grade 15 ( £53,607-£55,620)

Team Manager

Grade: 15 , Salary: £53,607 - £55,620

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Number of Hours: 36

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.

That’s why we’re constantly looking forward. We need to find creative new ways of working together with other agencies and the private sector to deal with the financial challenges ahead. Because with growth comes increased demand – but also huge opportunities.

Chances like this only come along once in a generation, and our task, and maybe yours, is to shape a positive future for Croydon’s residents and businesses alike.

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.

In the context of developing our services to continue to meet the challenges of the Care Act 2014 and the financial climate, Croydon Council is restructuring community-based integrated working with our health colleagues. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Be responsible for the operational management of the social workers for a locality-based Integrated Care Team.
2. Manage social workers to work effectively as part of an integrated, skill-mixed, and multi-disciplinary team focusing 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 the strategic development of the service and work with others across social care, integrated care networks, and other agencies.
6. Develop effective quality assurance, demand, and workload management systems.
7. Manage the locality residents and staffing budget with the support of the accountant and senior management.
8. Ensure health and safety for oneself and for 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.

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 at this level 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.

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 please contact: Deborah Howard Service Manager for south of the borough and Mayday at Deborah.howard@croydon.gov.uk or in her absence Ciaran Doyle Team Manager New Addington Locality Team at Crian.doyle@croydon.gov.uk or alternatively phone and ask to speak to the Recruitment Team 02087266000.

Closing Date: 19th January 2025 at 11:59pm

Tentative Interview Dates: Week Beginning - 27th January 2025

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Equalities and Safeguarding Statement

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.