About this role
Job summary
Be part of an organisation with acommitment to securing a positivesupportive future for the people of Lincolnshire. We are proud to have a management team that leads with purpose, quality and heart.
We are a high performing Community Wellbeing team,committed to strengths based, personalised practice that achieves meaningful outcomes for people and communities.We work collaboratively, value reflection and learning, andsupport one another to do our best work for the people we serve and for each other.
Main duties of the job
As a Team Manager, you will provide confident ,compassionate leadership to a skilled team of practitioners, embedding strengths based approaches, positive risk management and personalised safeguarding. You will oversee quality practice, performance and decision making in complex cases, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met while keeping peoples outcomes at the centre of everything we do
We are a highly developmental and supportive team. You will play a key role in coaching, mentoring and supervising colleagues, nurturing talent, building confidence and creating an environment where people are valued, challenged and supported to grow. You will work closely with partners and commissioners, champion place based working, and help shape continuous improvement within a team that embraces new ways of thinking and working.
This is a highly developmental role within a team that values coaching, learning and collaboration. If you're a values driven leader who believes that great outcomes start with strong, supported teams, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.
We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.
From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.
We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.
People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Lead, and manage colleagues delivering a strength based and personalised approach to social care practice, achieving good outcomes for people through an enabling culture of positive risk management
Undertake supervision of advanced practitioners and other staff as necessary and required as per LCC policy and procedures.
Coach/mentor teams/colleagues as appropriate to embed personalisation and strengths and asset-based community practice
Demonstration at the relevant level of the Council's Core Abilities
Personal Leadership
Being Future Focused
Political and Commercial Astuteness
Supporting a High Performing and flexible workforce
Drive for Results
Act as a role model to others to helping them to manage uncertainty and to respond positively and creatively to changing expectations
Ensure the needs of those that draw on care and support within your place-based area are effectively assessed and outcomes agreed which are subsequently reviewed. This will also involve managing and holding a small complex caseload.
Provide oversight and decision making in relation to complex cases ensuring that prescribed Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are observed for the protection of adults who are experiencing, or at risk of abuse or neglect, promoting a personalized safeguarding model that puts the outcomes for the person at the centre of practice.
Assist with the implementation of Adult Care quality assurance systems, including the monitoring and review of casework and ensure these comply with the County Councils Equal Opportunities Policy
Person Specification
Experience Essential
2 years post qualification practice experience of working in health or social care environment
Desirable
Knowledge of Health and Social Care organisational arrangements including the role of CCG's and other NHS Trusts in relation to Adult Care Services
Qualifications Essential
A professional Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy Qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire County Council
Address 3rd Floor, Lancaster House
36 Orchard Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 1XX
Employer's website https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)