Adults Team Manager - Transitions Team (0-25 / Young Adults)
- Location: Dudley, West Midlands
- Authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (Adult Social Care)
- Pay Rate: £46.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- Contract: Full-Time Locum Assignment
- Working Pattern: Hybrid working arrangements available
Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Manager with a strong background in managing complex transitions for young adults preparing for adulthood?
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting an accomplished Adults Team Manager to lead their specialist Transitions Team. Offering a top-tier rate of £46.00 per hour, this role is ideal for a strategic and operational practice leader skilled in managing smooth pathways from Children's Services into Adult Social Care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Team Management: Lead, supervise, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners within the Transitions Service.
- Transition Pathway Management: Oversee the assessment, planning, and transfer of care for young people aged 14-25 with complex needs, learning disabilities, autism, or physical disabilities under the Care Act 2014 and Children Act 2014 framework.
- Reflective Supervision: Deliver regular, high-quality reflective supervision, ensuring professional practice standards, risk management, and outcome-focused Care Act assessments.
- Multi-Agency Integration: Work seamlessly across Children's Services, Health, Education (EHCP processes), Housing, and voluntary sector partners to deliver holistic transition plans.
- Budget & Resource Allocation: Oversee resource allocation and commissioned care packages, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
What We Are Looking For:
- Qualifications & Registration: Recognised Social Work degree (BA/MA/DipSW) or Allied Health qualification with active Social Work England (SWE) or HCPC registration.
- Management Experience: Proven experience as a Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager within Adult Social Care, Transitions, or All-Age Disability services.
- Specialist Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (MCA/DoLS), Children & Families Act 2014, and Preparing for Adhood frameworks.
- Mobility: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel across the Dudley borough.
Why Apply?
- 💰 Top Market Rate: Earn £46.00 per hour.
- 🌟 Impactful Remit: Drive continuous improvement in how young people transition into adult independence.
- 💻 Hybrid Flexibility: Modern hybrid working arrangements with strong senior management support.
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