Location: Newcastle City Council
Rate: £34 per hour
Role Type: Management / Statutory Social Care
The Role
Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced and decisive Team Manager to lead our Learning Disabilities and Autism (LDA) Team. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered services while meeting clear financial targets and performance standards.
You will act as a bridge between frontline practice and strategic objectives, assisting in the development and monitoring of operational policies that directly impact the lives of service users in Newcastle.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
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.
Why Join Newcastle City Council?
Competitive Pay: An attractive rate of £34 per hour.
Impact: A chance to shape the operational procedures of a major metropolitan council.
Support: Work within a structured environment that values professional administrative advice and robust support systems.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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