Team Leader - Newbury, United Kingdom - West Berkshire Council

West Berkshire Council

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Newbury, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Vacancy Summary

Employer:
West Berkshire Council
Salary:
From £37,261 to £43,516 per annum (Grade J)
Location:
Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part Time
Hours:
34 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Enhanced
Closing Date:
07/12/2023 at 23:59
Reference:
3613

Vacancy Description

Are you an experienced leader in Adult Social Care, looking for a new challenge within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority? We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our dynamic Adult Social Care Service at West Berkshire Council.

As a Team Leader reporting to the Locality Manager, you will be responsible for leading a dedicated team in delivering high-quality social care services to vulnerable adults within our community.

Based at our modern Market Street Offices, you will provide effective leadership, supervision, and support to your team, ensuring they have the tools and guidance to excel in their roles.

Responsibilities include:

Managing and supporting a team of social workers, occupational therapists and social care practitioners, ensuring excellent service delivery and adherence to policies and procedures.
Overseeing caseloads and monitoring service performance and outcomes.
Providing guidance and mentorship to team members, supporting their professional development and growth.
Collaborating with other stakeholders and partners to ensure effective multiagency working and the best possible outcomes for service users.
Contributing to service development and improvement initiatives, sharing your expertise to shape and enhance service delivery.

Skills and attributes:

Qualified occupational therapist with relevant professional registration and significant experience in Adult Social Care.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve high standards of performance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and relationshipbuilding with both internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of statutory duties, regulations, and best practices related to Adult Social Care.
Strong decisionmaking and problemsolving abilities, with the capacity to remain calm and make sound judgments in highpressured situations.

Why work for West Berkshire Council?

At West Berkshire Council, we value our employees and offer an excellent package of employment benefits, including:

Flexible working arrangements, allowing you to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities to support your career growth.
Generous Local Government pension scheme
Family friendly policies, supporting a positive worklife balance.
A range of local discounts, ensuring you make the most of living and working in the area.
Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service

Equal Opportunities
How to apply

This role requires the incumbent to have a car available at work to undertake his/her duties as they will be expected to undertake at least 1500 business miles per year.

Essential Car User status attracts a lump sum allowance paid on a monthly basis as well as a free car parking space if he/she works at one of the Council's corporate buildings.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.