Team Manager in Dundee

Job Description

Based at Weavers Burn you will work full time, 37 hours per week. Weavers Burn Team delivers a service provided by the Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership and is registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide Housing Support and Care at Home to individuals who have a Learning Disability and complex needs. The individuals who live at Weavers Burn also have specific support needs in relation to behaviours which are perceived as challenging. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Arlene Hirons on 07880076478 or email k

Requirements

You will have Degree in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or equivalent, SVQ 4, a full nursing qualification or Allied Health Professional qualification. A qualification in managing care or be willing to undertake one. Applicants should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (or equivalent body)

Responsibilities

To provide professional leadership as first line manager with day to day operational management responsibility for a team or teams of staff delivering front line social work services, whilst ensuring high standards of practice parameters and service provision are maintained.

The Individual

You will have proven experience of working in area of disability, management of Health and Safety matters, including risk management/ assessment. You will have familiarity with equalities legislation. You will have experience in supervisory/management position. You will have excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills along with motivational skills. You will have budget management skills, strategic thinking and workload management. You will have ability to reflect on/analyse situations. You will be resilient, team player, creative, facilitative and flexible. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.