Team Leader - Transitions/LD Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Team Leader - Transitions/LD Team

Specialism: Adult Social Work
Location: Coventry, UK
Pay rate: £35.44 per hour
Salary type: Hourly
Contract: Ongoing
Working pattern: Full Time - 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Hybrid working: Minimum two days per week in the office

Role overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Leader - Transitions/Learning Disabilities Team to join a forward-thinking Adult Social Care service in Coventry.

This ongoing locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £35.44 and the opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities through key transition stages. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality service delivery, strong team performance, and positive outcomes for service users.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time Stability: 37 hours per week, providing consistency and structure.

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a balanced working model with at least 40% office-based work.

• Competitive Hourly Rate: £35.44 per hour, offering strong earning potential.

• Professional Development: Access to learning resources and opportunities to enhance leadership expertise.

• Diverse and Rewarding Work: Engage in varied casework and leadership responsibilities in a dynamic service.

• Locum Flexibility: Broaden your experience across services while benefiting from competitive rates.

What you will do

• Provide leadership, supervision, and professional support to a small team of qualified and unqualified social workers.

• Oversee transitions for adults with learning disabilities, ensuring person-centred and legally compliant practice.

• Apply in-depth knowledge of the Care Act, mental health legislation, and safeguarding frameworks.

• Manage team workflows, prioritising cases to ensure effective and timely service delivery.

• Participate in recruitment processes, conducting interviews both virtually and face-to-face.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to improve outcomes for service users.