Team Manager - LDA (Learning Disabilities & Autism)

• Team Leadership: Manage a multi-disciplinary team of social work staff, overseeing work allocation, performance monitoring, recruitment, and professional development
• Operational Oversight: Manage assessment and investigation processes, making critical service decisions regarding resource availability and demand
• Financial Management: Monitor and control devolved budgets and financial systems in strict accordance with Council regulations
• Policy & Legislation: Interpret national and local legislation to advise senior management on service implications
• provide essential statistics and reports
• Collaboration: Chair high-level meetings and coordinate with external organizations and other council directorates to ensure integrated service provision
• Strategic Contribution: Participate in specific projects and working groups to help determine and achieve the directorate's long-term service plan objectives

• Experience: Proven experience in a management or supervisory capacity within a statutory social care setting (specifically LDA preferred)
• Qualifications: Recognized Social Work qualification and current professional registration
• Skills: Strong financial acumen, the ability to interpret complex legislation, and excellent leadership qualities
• Commitment: A dedicated approach to promoting the Council's Equality Policy in both employment and service delivery

Competitive Pay: An attractive rate of £34 per hour