Are you an experienced social care professional looking to take the next step in your career? West Berkshire Council is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to support the Team Manager in leading the Promoting Independence Service, which encompasses Reablement and Sensory Needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Adult Social Care Service and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care and support for our local community.
The Role
As the Assistant Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Team Manager in the day-to-day operation of the service. Your key responsibilities will include:
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Assisting in the management and leadership of a team of dedicated professionals
- Ensuring the effective delivery of Reablement and Sensory Needs assessments and interventions
- Overseeing the allocation of cases and providing guidance and support to frontline staff
- Monitoring and maintaining high standards of care, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for service users
- Contributing to the continuous improvement and development of the service
In the absence of the Team Manager, you will be responsible for stepping up and ensuring the smooth running of the service, making your leadership skills essential for this role.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Experience working within a social care setting, ideally with a focus on Reablement and/or sensory needs
- A proven track record of successfully managing and leading a team
- Strong assessment and intervention skills, with the ability to support complex cases
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with service users, colleagues, and external partners
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices within adult social care
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and contribute to service improvement initiatives
Additionally, the ideal candidate will be motivated, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
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Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steph Mackie on 07827 956918 or email
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
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