Team Manager North and West Community

Team Manager North and West Community

Job description

Full Time, Permanent

An opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager post within the North and West Community Team based at Southmead house, Greystroke Avenue, BS10 6BQ.

The North and West Community Team are a group of practitioners from both a Social Care and Occupational Therapy background. The team hold a committed, passionate and strength-based approach to supporting the citizens of Bristol.

We are a diverse team, working with a diverse community and you will be required to model and promote good equity value and promote diversity across services.

Working under the direction of the Service Manager and Head of Service, you will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of agreed processes for the Community teams, ensuring that statutory and mandatory responsibilities, alongside corporate objectives, are met.

You will be joining the team as we continue to embed our new Community Model of Service Delivery. You will be an integral part in embedding this transformational change and will hold a commitment to making our Adult Social Care Vision a reality for people who draw on care and support in Bristol.

You will be required to manage, support and promote the team in safe, effective decision-making using strength-based approaches that maximise independence to people who use care and support in Bristol.

You will have a keen interest and experience in working in a multi-disciplinary way and be able to work quickly and proportionately and have confidence around your decision making.

You will provide line management across all roles in the team and act as a positive role model, promoting reflective and trauma informed practice, and encouraging the professional development of the team.

You will be resourceful, collaborative and proactive and be prepared for a working day with plenty of challenges and variety.

You will need to have a good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding Adult procedures, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and eligibility criteria.

You must hold a professional registration and have a relevant qualification in social work, occupational therapy, or an allied health equivalent.

We welcome applications from those who share our commitment and passion in achieving good outcomes for the people we serve.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Please contact Ujjwal Banga (Service Manager) or James Mahood (Head of Service) with any questions ujjwal.banga@bristol.gov.uk / james.mahood@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.