Job Description

Contract Type

: Permanent

Salary:

Grade J. Scale 40 - 51,356 to Scale 41 - 52,413

Hours Per Week:

36 hours

Base Location

: Tameside Carers Centre, Tameside One

Assessment Date

: To be arranged

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to deliver the objectives set out within Tameside's Carers Strategy and lead the Carers team to support Tameside's unpaid carer's offer.


The post is a Team Manager post that will manage a team of Health and Wellbeing Advisors and an Events Coordinator for carers work within Adult Services Integrated Care and support to manage and lead on work to develop the unpaid carers offer in line with the Social Care Reform White Paper (2021) and the Care Act 2014.


This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to play a key role in developing the unpaid carers agenda locally.

High level objectives set out within the White Paper are:

To kick-start changes in services provided for unpaid carers. Improving information and advice that is accessible and supports choice and control. Identification, recognition and involvement of unpaid carers in informing service design and improvement. Empowering unpaid carers to have more fulfilling lives and to reduce loneliness. Supporting the social and economic participation of carers through employment flexibility and rights, to reduce the impact of caring on carer's employment.


This post will require a range of skills focused on engaging and working with local partner organisations including engagement with carers to support the development and implementation of the local carer's offer. This will include ensuring that information and advice is accessible, and that we fully engage carers in informing service developments.

About You

The successful applicant will report to the Service Unit Manager with responsibility for carers but will also need to have the skills and confidence to work with a range of different senior officers, managers and practitioners to help instigate change. The post will involve attending Tameside and Greater Manchester working groups and Boards to report on progress and contribute to wider development and positive change in this area. This will be essential for learning and sharing information as part of the wider development of carer's services.


It is essential that the applicant has good interpersonal skills to assist in effective communication to aid relationship building to help instigate change and improvement. The applicant should have good organisational and project management skills in terms of managing a diverse range of competing priorities across a number of different project plans. This is priority work and it is essential that set deadlines are met and progress is measured and achieved.


You will receive regular supervision, support and training to ensure your continuous professional and personal development. You will be part of a wider team including partner organisations to ensure delivery of the transformation in this area.


Experience of successfully working on projects and managing plan implementation is essential.


Experience and knowledge of working with carers is essential.


It is essential that you hold a current valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work use.

About Us

Message from Stephanie Butterworth, Director of Adults Services at Tameside Council.


'' I've worked here for many years now and I'm proud of the work that we do together, ensuring people in our borough are living a good life.


''Our vision is one which sees people living well in the place they call home, where they are supported to be a part of their local communities to live long, healthy and fulfilled lives.


''One way I regularly connect and listen to our workforce is through my monthly staff drop-in with our Principal Social Worker. This is an opportunity to create dedicated time for staff to share ideas, team updates and network across our services. It's amazing to hear during sessions that they really value being part of Team Tameside and the opportunities that we bring, so we can make sure that they are part of delivering our ambition for the people we support.


''Working in Adult Social Care is a rewarding and fulfilling career choice, where you can really make a difference to people's lives every day. We will support you to develop and fulfil your potential and create space for you to reflect and grow. We are dedicated to breaking barriers, so our workforce is rich with experience and understanding, always building and championing social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.


People are always at the heart of everything we do, if our vision sounds like something you want to be part of, we offer a warm welcome to join us here at Team Tameside. ''


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.


This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.


Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.


We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.


Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here


For an informal discussion please contact: Sean Lawton at Sean.Lawton@Tameside.gov.uk or Leah Grey at Leah.Grey@tameside.gov.uk