Social Work Team Leader

Overview

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all and free from discrimination and bias. We have a simple vision that supports Adult Social Care, aiming to provide support in the least intrusive manner based on available resources.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Leader to support a team in delivering responsive, personalised and outcome-focused services for people and their carers. Opportunities exist in Learning Disabilities and Mental Health services. The role involves providing operational leadership, ensuring high-quality service delivery that meets national standards and local priorities.

• Oversee performance management and enforce high-quality service delivery.
• Manage delegated budgets and support effective safeguarding practices.
• Work collaboratively with partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
• Lead staff management and development, including recruitment, supervision, performance management and fostering a positive team culture.
• Contribute to service improvement, risk management and implementation of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a person-centred approach and support staff to attain their full potential.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Experience in overseeing performance, financial resources and operational responsibilities.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding practice, legislation and codes of practice.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with internal teams and external organisations.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience handling complex situations, complaints, disciplinary matters and risk management.
• Commitment to promoting positive outcomes for individuals, carers and communities.
• Coach and develop staff to achieve their full potential.

We encourage applications from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities. Men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under‑represented in middle management, and we would like to encourage them to apply. This does not prevent other applicants to apply.

In line with One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.

• Open and fair:
  We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop:
  We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower:
  We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate:
  We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable:
  We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect:
  We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; appointment conditional on satisfactory DBS check. All candidates must have Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship not offered.

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