Assistant Team Manager
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Assistant Team Manager
£47420
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sedgley, Dudley
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 989de3033f8b42e48566735a9c27f44f
Full Job Description
- Manage the performance and practice quality of a designated team.
- Undertake delegated budgetary responsibilities as determined by the Team Manager/Head of Service.
- Contribute to the development of practice, policies and procedures across the Directorate.
- Promote innovation in practice and be an exemplar of best practice across all tiers of the workforce.
- Be responsible for adhering to legislative requirements and Council Policies and Procedures.
- Have responsibility for the professional development of the team members by developing an environment that promotes learning and practice development.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Establish and maintain a safe practice environment.
- Be accountable for and promote equal opportunity, diversity and community cohesion to meet Council, Directorate and Service objectives. All employees have a responsibility not only for their own behaviour, but also for others regarding equality of opportunity.
- Participate in personal performance review and development, undertaking training programmes as appropriate.
- Oversee and lead safeguarding investigations, chairing case conferences and strategy meetings as appropriate.
- Comply with Health and Safety legislation and the Council's Health and Safety policies.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within Dudley Disability Service which is a developing and motivated team delivering strength-based assessments and identifying support with a focus on inclusion and independence. This is a new way of working which enables a whole life approach to be taken when meeting the needs of people with learning disabilities and/or autism, and physical disabilities. - is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
- is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
- has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
- wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
- dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
- is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
We are looking for an ATM to:
- Provide professional leadership to a team of social workers and others to ensure that the service provided is effective and is delivering positive outcomes.
- To lead and develop behaviour and practice of team members and others to ensure high quality and effective social work practice.
- To facilitate collaboration with people who use services, their carer's and families and a range of professionals of disparate organisation.
- To support the team to work with people in a strengths based, person centred way focusing on strengths rather than deficits., Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it!
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About Dudley Council
It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.
At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.
We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk
We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.
In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that: