An exciting opportunity has arisen within Adult Social Care for a Team Manager to be appointed within the Community Team. This is a permanent post. We also have a temporary Team Manager post to cover a colleague’s maternity leave, for a period of 7 months. 

The post holders will be responsible for providing leadership and operational management to an established Social Work Team in Adult Social Care.

The successful candidates will assist the Head of Operations and Partnerships to provide leadership, direction and professional oversight on all issues relating to Adult Social Care.

You will be part of a supportive and skilled group of Team Managers who provide day-to-day management and support to our frontline social work teams.

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and has the relevant knowledge and experience in working with Adults, including legislation, practice and procedures. You will be passionate about high standards and quality of practice which in turn will lead to good outcomes for the people of York. This is a key appointment in helping us to achieve our vision of promoting independence, building on strengths and

placing individuals at the heart of everything we do.

You will possess a working knowledge of legislative and statutory requirements, as well as an ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with relevant key partners in Health and Social Care,  Police and Housing, amongst others.

You will have excellent communication skills and be familiar with Performance Management and analysis as well as team planning and evaluation activities. You will be skilled in providing supervision and appraisal to individuals and teams and you will have working experience of promoting strengths-based and asset-based practice.

You will have a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the Safeguarding Adults agenda and will be highly skilled in Risk Management.

You may have previous experience of leadership and management, but this is not imperative; a willingness to undertake relevant training and a commitment to continuous professional development is essential.

If you are an enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual, committed to high standards and delivering good outcomes then we would love to hear from you.

Please make it clear in your application which post you are applying for.

This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Geraldine Earley, Head of Operations and Partnerships at geraldine.earley@york.gov.uk  

Closing date: 30 March 2025 at 12 midnight

Interview date:  Week commencing Monday 7 March 2025