Job Description

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Salary: \xc2\xa358,808 - \xc2\xa365,865 per annum

Grade H

Permanent

37 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Adult Social Care, Thurrock Council. The Council has recently reviewed the structure of the Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) team and have strengthen the safeguarding function further.

We want a service manager who would be able to oversee the Safeguarding Adults Team and the AMHP service. A service manager who will have oversight of both services and report to the Head of Social Work Support and Principal Social Worker. We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with background in Safeguarding, DOLs and mental health and at least 5 years\' managerial experience to join this supportive service.

This post requires consistency in management to ensure the teams function is delivered safely, effectively, and efficiently. Thurrock Adult Social Care is committed to achieving the highest standards in care and safety so that residents can look after themselves and live more independent and fulfilling lives.

You will become part of a very stable, award-winning service, where we provide the opportunity for you to grow and develop and join a very innovative and supportive service.

You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work alongside partners and Voluntary organisations.

Adult Social Care has so much to offer you, and we look forward to seeing what you can offer Adult Social Care.

Thurrock Council provides a range of employee benefits to support staff including:

• an excellent local government pension scheme
• annual leave of between 25 and 30 days
• learning and personal development opportunities \xe2\x80\xa2 employee support \xe2\x80\xa2 flexible working \xe2\x80\xa2
• Retention allowance \xc2\xa33,000 per annum (subject to review)

Requirements of the role:

• Relevant professional social work qualification, with in-depth and expert knowledge in specialist area of social care, health, and wellbeing
• Substantial experience of post qualifying social work
• In-depth expertise in the regulations/legislation and practice standards within adult social care and an awareness of broader developments within social care, health, and wellbeing,

For an informal discussion please contact \'Bosa Osunde, Principal Social Worker and Head of Social Work Support, 01375 652649.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role.

Advert Closing Date: 10 March 2024

Interview Date: TBC

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

About Us:

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website:

Thurrock Council