Vacancy Details

Description

ADULT AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES

iSPA, ADULT SERVICES

ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGER                                                                    REF: 106387

Band 13 £43,421 - £47,420 pa

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

37hpw

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY

Hartlepool Borough Council is committed to providing high quality services to the people of Hartlepool. Devoting resources, energy and imagination; promoting well-being through effective social care partnerships. 

The Integrated Single Point of Access (iSPA) Team have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our dynamic and dedicated team in the hospital discharge and early intervention services.  The role is based within a rotation service area covering the Integrated Single Point of Access and Early Intervention Services are various bases including (but not limited to) University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees and Billingham Health Centre. 

You should have recent relevant experience of working in a Social Care Management setting dealing with enquiries from the public or agencies. A sound knowledge base and understanding of roles and responsibilities within Social Care is essential, ideally including knowledge of current developments and service pathways.

Under the umbrella of Safeguarding you will supervise, guide and advise staff undertaking social care assessments, planning, monitoring and reviewing packages of support. You will need good interpersonal and communications skills, with a good base of organizational and administrative skills, proven experience of developing, maintaining and inputting accurate information on electronic based systems.  You will have the ability to work with a range of professionals to ensure the best outcome is achieved.  You will be able to demonstrate sound analytical skills and affective decision-making within appropriate timescales; demonstrate a person-centered approach and be able to act in a tactful and sensitive manner with people who access services within a dynamic and fast paced setting.

The successful applicant will receive regular supervision and an Annual Review, will be well supported and have opportunities in respect of their career development, including experiencing a variety of roles within adult social care. 

Hartlepool Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service

For informal discussion contact Claire Battle, Team Manager – 01429 523894.  

Closing date: 1^st April 2024, midnight

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: