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About the jobWe are seeking to recruit a Team Manager, who will be the Social Work Lead within a Cardiff based CMHT. The team works across the communities of Cardiff. The post holder will support the Service Manager in shaping the future delivery model, and developing services, procedures and ensuring that strength-based practice is central to this. You will be working in partnership with colleagues across the Council, Health, the Private and Third Sector. This service is delivered through multidisciplinary teams and working collaboratively with citizens, unpaid carers, families, and colleagues will be central to this. Proven experience of developing and strengthening relationships with partner agencies and colleagues is essential.
You will ideally have experience of leading and managing Social Care teams, supervising staff and expertise in ensuring that teams work effectively to manage complex systems in a timely and professional way. You will ideally have experience of leadership and managing staff in Social Work practice. You will be able to develop responses and consider use of services in a flexible way and be able to lead staff forward using collaboration and mentoring approaches.
What We Are Looking For From YouWe are keen to recruit individuals with proven management/supervisory experience to our mental health teams. We are looking for individuals who are committed to putting our citizens at the heart of the work that we do and to develop teams that focus on a professional and compassionate response to our citizens.
•You will be qualified as a Social Worker and be registered with Social Care Wales. You will have a minimum of five years post qualification experience and have a sound knowledge of the legislative framework in governing the Social Care arena and be able to support and guide team members as well as providing guidance for colleagues in the Council and other partners.
•You will be an Approved Mental Health Professional for which an additional allowance is paid.
•You will be able to understand the work of the service, deploy staff appropriately and think strategically to ensure the service is best placed to continue its work anticipating and managing challenges.
•You will have amassed considerable experience in managing complex and challenging cases and to have a robust working understanding of mental health and mental capacity legislation and the relevant codes of practice.
• You will understand all aspects of funding responsibilities and approaches to continuing health care funds and process.
•You must be analytical, proactive, solutions focussed, with a commitment to continuous service development of social work practice and effective risk management.
•You must be able to create and deliver effective partnership working with focussed outcomes and be able to engage, support, challenge and deliver change. You must be able to empower your staff to provide services to the highest standard.
•You will be committed to a strength-based approach in Social Work and will encourage and develop that approach in your team ensuring a foundation and structure that supports practice.
•You will be committed to encouraging staff to undertake training, peer support sessions and supervision and will promote this in your team.
•Your experience has developed your ability to be calm and approachable able to manage through challenge You will be able to evidence experience of working in a pressured environment and the associated demands.
•The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Additional informationThis role currently attracts a market supplement of £3,000 (pro -rata), reviewed annually, AMHP allowance £2800 (pro rata).
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
Please refer to the Job description and person specification and tell us how you meet the criteria set out in these when completing your application, and please note we do not accept a CV as an application for the post.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Gemma Lewis, Service Manager, Adult Services, email: gelewis@cardiff.gov.uk.
Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
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