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Join us in shaping the future of mental health services in Wakefield. We’re seeking a Team Manager to enhance our community mental health social care offer within the integrated working-age adults mental health services.

WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED FROM ME?

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Team Managers to manage our social care employees within working age adult mental health teams that are based across the district. The post holders will be responsible for the effective day to day delivery, management of resources and staff employed by Wakefield Council working alongside a Trust team manager.
The successful candidates will have excellent communication and engagement skills with a commitment to improving service delivery. To ensure that we achieve our goals for improvement in service quality and delivery we are looking to recruit candidates of a high calibre that shares our passion for delivering excellent service user care and who can respond to the challenge of working within integrated care systems delivering high quality social care and health to adults across the district.
We are looking for individuals with proven experience in delivery of services within adult social care. You’ll be confident in building trusted relationships with people at all levels. We expect you to bring professional expertise in the fields of relevant legislation, national policy and initiative, best practice developments and performance standards and meeting the statutory responsibility of the council.

WHY WAKEFIELD COUNCIL?

• We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
• We offer a flexible full-time/part-time working pattern.
• Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Teams need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
• Access to a range of employee support products.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
  The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Application Form and to provide any criminal conviction information.
  If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Gemma Riding on 01977 727142.
  Want to Know More?
  If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Gemma Riding.
  Tel: 01977 727142
  E-mail: gemmariding@wakefield.gov.uk
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  jobs@wakefield.gov.uk
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  Safeguarding
  Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
  DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
  The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
  Fluency Duty
  This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.
  Probation
  In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.
  Diversity
  Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
  About Wakefield Council
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  Happy to talk Flexible working
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £51,356.00-£54,495.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details