Overview

Join us in shaping the future of mental health services in Wakefield. We''re seeking a Team Manager to enhance our community mental health social care offer within the integrated working-age adults mental health services.

Responsibilities

Manage social care employees within working age adult mental health teams based across the district, in partnership with a Trust team manager.

Ensure effective day-to-day delivery, management of resources, and achievement of service objectives and priorities.

Provide leadership, effective management, and support to social care staff within a specialised mental health service.

Allocate work to staff according to priorities and manage unallocated work; perform quality control and quality assurance.

Investigate and resolve complaints; monitor devolved budgets; ensure statutory requirements, council and directorate policies are followed.

Promote equal opportunities and diversity within the service.

Collaborate with Service Managers and other managers in the council and SWYPFT to develop the service and meet objectives and targets.

Work collaboratively with other team managers to be collectively responsible for the work and objectives of the service area and cover for colleagues when necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements

Proven experience in the delivery of services within adult social care.

Ability to build trusted relationships with people at all levels.

Professional expertise in relevant legislation, national policy, best practice developments, and performance standards.

Experience meeting the statutory responsibilities of the council.

Why Wakefield CouncilWe are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.

Flexible full-time/part-time working patterns.

Support and access to high-quality training to progress your career.

Commitment to staff wellbeing, with supportive leadership and work/life balance.

Employee support products; transport discounts; LGPS; comprehensive benefits including leisure facility discounts and more.

Additional Information

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Application Form and provide criminal conviction information (DBS).

Informal discussion about the role available with Gemma Riding: Tel 01977 727142.

For more information about the role, recruitment process, or working for Wakefield Council, contact Gemma Riding.

Telephone: 01977 727142; Email: gemmariding@wakefield.gov.uk.

E-mail correspondence: All interview and application progress communications will be sent to the registered email address.

Please add the following addresses to your contacts or safe-senders list: jobs@wakefield.gov.uk, hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk.

Safeguarding: Wakefield Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS: Disclosure application information may be requested.

Fluency Duty: This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.

Probation: Some roles may be subject to a six-month probationary period (not applicable to internal vacancies).

Diversity: We encourage applications from everyone and value a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve.

Address: About Wakefield Council – for more information, please contact us or visit our site.

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