Team Leader (Adults Social Work)

Cornwall Council

  • Camborne, Cornwall
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Category: Social Care & SupportJob Description:Join Our Team as a Social Work Team Leader in beautiful Cornwall!Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you have the skills and dedication to lead a team in providing exceptional care and support? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!We are looking for social work managers or experienced social workers who are keen to take the next steps in their career to join the Independence and Wellbeing Service (IWS) in the West of Cornwall as a Team Leader, a role in which you will be expected to guide and support the team to utilise evidence-based practice to deliver strengths based and holistic outcomes for residents.There is one position available - Team Leader (Front Door/Community)The Service & Team:Our Service provides comprehensive support from the initial contact and assessment phase, gathering essential information to determine the most appropriate next steps using a solution-focused approach. This includes offering information and advice, signposting individuals to other agencies, and progressing to our reablement services to maximise the person's ability to remain as independent as possible.By working within and across our primary care networks, we are identifying the best solutions to ensure individuals remain safe and supported at home. Sharing your knowledge and expertise will help your team members grow, achieve their goals, and collectively deliver better outcomes.The Role:You will manage a team of assessing staff including social workers and social care practitioners, supporting casework decisions that effectively safeguard adults, promote their wellbeing and improve the quality of their lives, with focused energy and commitment to developing positive relationships with our health colleagues.The work environment is positive, busy and one where you will be required to provide staff with regular support, reflective supervision and casework monitoring, as well as having active involvement in the development of the team and wider service. You will support all members of the team to promote self-learning and keep knowledge and skills up to date while working to Adult Social Care practice standards in line with the national Professional Capability Framework.You must be in a reasonable commutable distance of Cornwall. This is to enable face to face working on a regular basis in order to be responsive to the needs of the Independence and Wellbeing Service.This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.What You'll Need to Succeed:Social Work Degree and relevant qualification, with current registration with Social Work England.Proven track record as a social work manager or social worker in Adult Social Care, with substantial experience.Strong understanding of issues related to vulnerable adults, hospital discharge, and local authority duties as defined in the Care Act.Expertise of policies and legislation governing adult social care, including mental capacity assessments and deprivation of liberty decisions.Experience working in a multi-agency environment to provide Adults' Services.Understanding of quality assurance and performance management mechanisms, with the ability to enhance practice quality and consistency.What you'll get in return:
  • In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including:
  • A competitive starting salary, and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress
  • A generous relocation package to support your move to Cornwall
  • A welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE
  • Induction designed to meet your specific needs and learning
  • A developing career and qualification pathway that will support your progression.
  • Dedicated Practice Educators
  • Regular case and reflective supervision
  • An ambitious new management and leadership
  • 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where operational needs allows
  • A license to access Research in Practice.
  • Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.
Additional Information:Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.Please see the full role profile .For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Rachael Ellis on rachael.ellis@cornwall.gov.ukApplication Process:Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here - The application process.Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.About Us:Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year.We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - .Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.

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