Vacancy Details

Description

Assistant Team Manager - SPOA ( Internal only)

G011: £43,421 - £46,464

Permanent

Crown Buildings

37 hours per week

The Adults Single Point of Access are seeking an Assistant Team Manager.

The front door of Adult Social Care is undergoing redesign and work is progressing in separating the functions of the Single Point of Access and Early Response Team. We are seeking an Assistant Team Manager to support with this redesign and the day to day management of the Single Point of Access.

The Adults Single Point of Access receive all new contacts and referrals for those citizens 18+ within Wrexham County Borough Council.  The Social Services and Well Being (Wales) Act 2014 provides the legislative framework regarding the provision of information, advice and assistance and identifying needs for care and support of Adults. Adults Single Point of Access are pivotal in ensuring Adults are supported to achieve their wellbeing outcomes through outcome focussed conversations, providing information, advice and assistance; or identifying whether further assessments of care and support needs are required.

There will be a focus on developing this team to ensure that there are strong networks made with other statutory and community based teams within the third sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for any applicant to be involved in the development of this service area and the ideal candidate will evidence good knowledge and application of legal duties to inform the development of these functions. Alongside this, the successful applicant will assist the Team Manager with the day to day running of the team, provide professional supervision and be the direct report for a team of 3 Social Workers and 5 Social Care Assessors, alongside First Contact Advisors and Occupational therapist.

It is essential that the successful applicant has the relevant qualifications as listed within the Job Description, has a commitment towards their professional development and has a strong understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults with comprehensive assessment skills.

Training and development opportunities will be provided to support the successful candidate in this exciting new role alongside regular supervision and support. The team are based at Crown Buildings. This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working. 

An Enhanced DBS check and Social Care Wales registration is required for this position.

For further information please contact:

Paige Woolrich, Team Manager Adults Single Point of Access

paige.woolrich@wrexham.gov.uk / 01978 298289

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English andWelsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.