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Team Manager - Learning Disability & Complex Needs Team (Adult Social Care) - Ref: SS43718

Employer
Walsall Council
Location
Civic Centre, Walsall
Salary
G12 £43,324 to £48,478 per annum
Closing date
16 Apr 2020
Reference
WALS000003867

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Team Manager - Learning Disability & Complex Needs Team (Adult Social Care) - Ref: SS43718

G12 £43,324 to £48,478 per annum 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to join our Learning Disability Team and Complex Needs Team. This team works with adults and young people within transition planning.

We are looking for an experienced individual who is forward thinking, dynamic, passionate and who will promote and deliver positive opportunities and outcomes for individuals and their carers who are citizens of the Borough of Walsall.

You will be committed to delivering the Council Vision to ensure that Inequalities are reduced and all potential is maximised for citizens and deliver the Adult Social Care Vision,
‘ to work with citizens and communities to promote health, wellbeing and independence and if people need additional support we work with partners to ensure that people can access high quality services which maximise independence and safety, and that respect their autonomy, dignity and diversity’.

You will lead and develop an established team to deliver and maintain a high quality social work service. You will need to develop and maintain relationships within the Council, partner agencies and work alongside commissioning managers to support the growth and development of the market place and community opportunities listening to the needs of our community.

In order to be considered for this position, it is essential that any candidates have a recognised Social Work Qualification and HCPC registration and can also demonstrate experience of working with adults.

It is also a necessity for any candidate to have knowledge of national policies and developments in relation to adults and knowledge and experience of adult safeguarding.

For further information or an informal discussion, contact Donna Gyde, Group Manager on 07388 998502 or email Donna.gyde@walsall.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 24th March 2019

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.  The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all service users entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role. 

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Telephone
01922 650000
Location
Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom

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