Team Manager – Mental Capacity Act

Aberaeron, WLS, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Team Manager - Mental Capacity Act


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Closing date:

25/07/2025

Reference:

REQ106139


18.5 hours / Permanent
48,710 - 50,788 *
Penmorfa, Aberaeron
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.





Are you passionate about safeguarding the rights of vulnerable individuals and leading a dedicated team in a supportive environment. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate part time Mental Capacity Act Team Manager to join our Adult Social Care service in a beautiful rural setting.





About the Role:



As the Mental Capacity Team Manager, you will lead a specialist team responsible for Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments. You will provide expert guidance, ensure legal compliance, and support best practice across the authority. You will work closely with the other Part time Team manager.



Key Responsibilities:


Lead and supervise a team of skilled practitioners Oversee MCA and DoLS processes, ensuring timely and lawful decision-making Provide training and consultation to internal teams. Contribute to policy development and service improvement

About You:


Qualified Social Worker. In-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and related legislation Proven leadership and team management experience Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills A commitment to person-centred, rights-based practice

Why Join Us?


Work in a close-knit, supportive team in a scenic rural community Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance Ongoing professional development and training Generous local government pension scheme and benefits

We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:


Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location. Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

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Get in touch



For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Emma Clarke: Emma.Clarke@ceredigion.gov.uk



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.



We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Porth Cynnal - Specialist Through Age Services


Porth Cynnal provides intensive and specialist through-age assessment, care planning and review for those in need of longer term or complex care and support including quality assurance checks court and statutory interventions.



The service consists of the following teams:


Planned Care: Adults and Children's Care and Support and Statutory Interventions' Teams Extended Support: Adult and Children's Disability Team & Mental Capacity Specialist Support Team Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse Team, Youth Justice Statutory Team and IFSS/Edge of Care Team Mental Wellbeing: Mental Health and AMHP Team, School Counselling Team Safeguarding & Quality Improvement: Adult and Children's Safeguarding Team, Independent Reviewing and Quality Assurance Team

Penmorfa


Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.

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Aberaeron


Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3309794
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Aberaeron, WLS, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned