Social Work Team Manager - Reablement Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - Reablement Team
Specialism: Adult Social Care - Reablement
Job Location: Chester, UK
Salary: £44.00 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time / Part Time Available

Are you ready for a rewarding and exhilarating challenge? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Social Work Team Manager to lead a thriving Reablement Team in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity offering a competitive £44.00 per hour rate, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting adults to regain independence following illness, injury, or hospital discharge. With flexible Full Time or Part Time options, this ongoing role provides both stability and adaptability to suit your lifestyle.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time / Part Time: Choose the working pattern that best fits your personal and professional commitments.

• Professional Development: Access continuous learning opportunities to keep your leadership and practice skills current.

• Networking Opportunities: Work closely with health professionals and community partners, expanding your professional network.

• Positive Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference by enabling service users to regain independence and improve quality of life.

What you will do:

• Provide day-to-day operational management of the Reablement Team, ensuring effective service delivery and performance management.

• Lead, motivate, and support staff through supervision, appraisal, capability management, and workforce development.

• Ensure reablement interventions are person-centred, outcome-focused, and time-limited.

• Oversee case allocation and management, ensuring appropriate prioritisation and robust risk management.

• Ensure compliance with Adult Social Care legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding responsibilities, and local policies.

• Monitor service performance, outcomes, quality standards, and KPIs, taking action to address any shortfalls.

• Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money and efficient service delivery.

• Work collaboratively with health partners, hospitals, community services, and external agencies to support safe hospital discharge and prevent unnecessary admissions.

• Lead on service improvement, transformation, and quality assurance initiatives.

• Manage complaints, incidents, and escalations in line with organisational procedur