Practice Manager

Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

The Social Care Practice Manager will provide essential leadership for the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a council which has been rated in the top 10 for employee satisfaction amongst Adult Social Care workers. We strive to provide excellent and flexible support for our employees allowing even temporary employees great access to professional development and training opportunities.

You will be classed as a hybrid worker which involves both having the choice to work from home but also in an office space; you will be provided with the right equipment for this. You will be supported through supervision to ensure you are not overloaded and that your wellbeing is fully protected while you work.

As a Local Authority we are passionate about supporting progression and development, this involves programmes such as;

• Assessed Year in Employment

• Practice Educator Course

• Best Interest Assessor

• Approved Mental Health Practitioner

• Management progression

Valuing our workers and ensuring they feel well supported is our priority and this is achieved by frequent supervision sessions, peer group support, team meetings, 1:1 discussions, away days, team lunches, training opportunities and Social Care conferences.

Working in partnership with other agencies to achieve the best outcome for our service users is crucial and you will work alongside many professionals including Health, Police, Housing, Occupational Therapists, Physios, GP's, Community Mental Health, Probation, Domestic Violence officers.

Your role will include the supervision of qualified Social Workers and Social Care Assessors. Leadership of an Adult Social Care Community Team and work with partners to promote integration. You will be part of a strong and supportive management Team with access to well-constructed risk management processes and legal advice. You will receive the right training and access to evidence to promote excellent, ethical Social Work Practice. There are excellent opportunities to achieve management qualifications and progress in your career.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a fantastic council to work for and we would be very excited to welcome you within our hard working, passionate and supportive Social Care teams.

Contact Jayne Latham 01606 275714 if you would like to have an informal discussion before submitting your application.

Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk

No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £10.90 per hour for all contracted hours.

For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.