Assistant Team Manager

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*APPLICATIONS FROM FALKIRK COUNCIL EMPLOYEES ONLY*

In Falkirk, we are passionate about the work we do and proud of a workforce whose values champion human rights, social justice and professional integrity. We recognise the importance of diversity and are committed to building a service that reflects and understands the communities we support.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated practitioner to join our Adult Services team as an Assistant Team Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to provide leadership, guidance and support to a dedicated team delivering high quality, person centred services.

Working closely with, and deputising for, the Team Manager, you will ensure the smooth running of day‑to‑day operations, uphold statutory responsibilities and help embed our vision and values in practice. You will play a key role in shaping service delivery, promoting best practice and ensuring our work remains trauma informed and responsive to individual needs.

You will help lead and inspire social workers and social care staff, supporting them through supervision, oversight of complex work, budget management and the chairing of multi‑agency meetings. Your leadership will help ensure our service remains safe, effective and forward‑thinking.

Join us and become part of a supportive, progressive team committed to professional development, flexible working and delivering outstanding care for the people of Falkirk.

When it comes to taking care of our employees, we are proud to offer:

• Supportive team structure
• Time for reflective supervision
• A culture where your voice matters and opportunities are available to shape how we work together as a team, service and across the Council and partnerships.
• We work in partnership with colleagues in Forth Valley NHS, affording excellent opportunities for joint training and working.
• Bespoke training and a range of career development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and mobile /flexible working supporting work life balance.
• Competitive salaries
• Local Government pension scheme and employee benefits and rewards scheme
• Falkirk Council promote a flexible and home working policy.

You must hold a relevant Social Work qualification and be registered with the HCPC or SSSC.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

This post is a full time 37 hour post.

For additional information please contact Team Manager Lauren Healy at lauren.healy@falkirk.gov.uk  or Team Manager Gaynor Hamilton at Gaynor.hamilton@falkirk.gov.uk

 

Responsibilities

You must hold a relevant social work qualification to be eligible for this post.