Deputy Team Manager - Adult Social Care
Location: Blackpool
Rate: £40 per hour
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Contract: 8 Weeks | 37 Hours per Week
Blackpool Council is seeking an experienced Deputy Team Manager to join its Community Adult Social Care service during an exciting period of improvement and transformation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to manage a multidisciplinary team, providing operational and professional leadership while ensuring high-quality, person-centred practice across Adult Social Care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and support a team of social workers and practitioners
- Oversee complex casework, safeguarding enquiries and risk management
- Ensure timely, high-quality Care Act assessments, reviews and care planning
- Drive performance, quality assurance and continuous service improvement
- Provide supervision, coaching and workforce development
- Work collaboratively with health, housing, providers and voluntary sector partners
- Contribute to service transformation and improvement initiatives
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England (SWE) registration
- Significant experience within Adult Social Care, including safeguarding
- Previous experience managing staff and leading teams
- Strong decision-making, leadership and risk management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Committed to strengths-based, person-centred practice
What's on offer:
- £40 per hour
- 8-week contract with a well-established Adult Social Care service
- Opportunity to lead a dedicated team and contribute to service improvement
If you're an experienced Adult Social Care leader looking for your next agency opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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