Social Work Team Manager (Later Life)

• Significant post-qualifying experience in adult social care and/or mental health services.
• Experience of leading, supervising and developing social work practitioners
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended), Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding adults legislation.
• Experience of managing complex casework, risk, safeguarding enquiries and statutory social care interventions

• Experience of working within Community Mental Health Teams or integrated health and social care services.
• Experience of leading mental health social work practice, including Care Act, safeguarding and Mental Health Act functions.
• Knowledge of strengths-based, trauma-informed and recovery-focused approaches.
• Experience of service transformation, organisational change or integration programmes.
• Practice Educator, AMHP or Best Interests Assessor qualification.
• Experience of working collaboratively with NHS partners, voluntary and community organisations.
• Experience of coaching and developing aspiring leaders.
• Understanding of the social determinants of mental health and a commitment to reducing inequalities.
  
  Closing statement
  
  We are looking for an authentic and values-led leader who is passionate about social work and committed to helping shape the future of mental health social care in Manchester. You will support a dedicated team through an exciting period of transformation, ensuring people receive person-centred, strengths-based support whilst helping us build a confident, skilled and ambitious workforce. 

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city that leads change and improves lives. Whether you’re supporting communities or improving public services, you’ll help create opportunities and shape a better future for everyone

Benefits we offer 

• Up to 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years’ service
• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
• A 35-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• The UK’s largest local government pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts and perks
• Good Employment Charter member

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council 

Manchester City Council values equality and works to provide a fair and inclusive environment for a workforce that is as diverse as the communities it serves. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme 

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

•  Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
•  Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
•  If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term condition
•  Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes?

 When You Join Us 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [email protected]. 

What we will need from you if you're successful 

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.  

Other relevant information 

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.