Team Manager - Learning Disabilities Team
Newcastle, UK
£24 - £30 per hour
About the Role:
Randstad is seeking a motivated and experienced Team Manager to lead the Learning Disabilities Team in Newcastle.
This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a dedicated team focused on providing essential care and support to individuals with learning disabilities.
The successful candidate will ensure high-quality services are delivered, promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of social workers and support staff, ensuring that services meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities.
- Oversee the assessment and review process for service users, ensuring care plans are tailored, person-centered, and compliant with relevant legislation.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals, including health, housing, and education, to deliver coordinated and holistic support to individuals.
- Ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed and that any risks are managed effectively, promoting the safety and well-being of service users.
- Report to senior management on team progress, challenges, and areas for improvement, contributing to the overall strategy for the learning disabilities service.
- Stay updated with the latest policies, legislation, and best practices in the field of learning disabilities.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with valid Social Work England registration.
- Previous experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a learning disabilities or adult social care setting.
- Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, with excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage complex cases and support staff with decision-making and problem-solving.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered services and promoting equality and diversity.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay-rates
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
- Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role. If you wish to discuss this further please call and can share the CV.
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.