Team Manager

The Neighbourhood Team Manager will be responsible for managing a leading a group of professionals to work within the principles of The Care Act 2014 and undertake the statutory duties of Adult Social Care in Salford. The Neighbourhood Team Manager will oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of the team, including the provision of reflective supervision. They will promote and develop asset/strength-based assessments with clear outcomes and ensure that people have wider choice and control over their well-being. The Neighbourhood Team Manager will use data to analyse, review and report performance activity ensuring efficiency and effective use of resources.

The successful candidate will receive a full induction into the organisation and will be fully supported to settle into the role as part of the management team. We recognise the commitment, dedication and hard work of our staff and we will provide you with the support you need to be happy and healthy both at work and at home which is why we consider all flexible working requests. The organisation offers a wrap-around programme of support to look after your physical, emotional, and mental well-being as well as excellent training, learning and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge, skills, and experience.

Provide leadership and management to staff within your area of responsibility and ensure that their work is carried out within the current legislative and policy framework.
Lead and contribute to service development and change in partnership with people, carers, and other stakeholders primarily in health and social care in support of integrated services.
Ensure the development of best practice at an operational level continually reviewing performance of individuals and teams through analysis of data and 360-degree feedback.
Ensure effective working with partners in health, children's services, police, housing.
Work collaboratively with other divisions of the directorate, Salford City Council, other NHS, statutory, voluntary, and private bodies.

Ensuring service objectives are achieved as part of the management team.
Ensuring the delivery of effective services for adults through the promotion of high standards of practice in assessment, care planning and statutory duties.
Undertake and ensure effective supervision of the team.
Promote and develop asset/strength-based assessments with outcomes where people have wider choice and control over their well-being.

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated "Outstanding" by the CQC, Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment we offer National Joint Council Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales. We have adopted the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment which is used for recognising continuous service regarding annual leave, sickness, and maternity for moves within Greater Manchester. In addition, we also recognise previous, continuous, national local government service regarding annual leave.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.