Overview
Team Leader, Social Work Jobs in Wakefield – England – UK at Turning Point
Title: Team Leader, Social Work
Company: Turning Point
Location: Wakefield – England – UK
Category: Social Work
Job Introduction
Here in Wakefield, we are proud that Turning Point have provided the Adult Drug Treatment Services for more than 40 years and we are currently recruiting for an experienced manager to
join our team
. The post is working in our Wakefield Inspiring Recovery Integrated Substance Use Service as a Team Leader where you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol use.
Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Use and Public Health
Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So if you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you.
Running health and social care services as a social enterprise, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge, progress your career with a sector leader.
As a Team Leader we offer a starting salary of £31,500 rising in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £36,851 per year. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).
You will
have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Role Responsibility
As a Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to:
Provide
Leadership
to a team of dedicated staff, enabling individuals to thrive and develop in their abilities to support our service users.
Provide direct line management ensuring the necessary support and training is in place for the team, managing HR related matters in line with policy.
Foster a strong and
supportive environment
where your team and colleagues work collaboratively to achieving key performance indicators for the service.
Contribute to service improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including commissioners, partner agencies, and service users.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
Requirements:
Demonstratable
leadership
skills and flexible and adaptable
leadership
style
In depth understanding and ability to operationally and performance manage the functions of the team I lead
Excellent
communication skills
(verbal/written).
Ability to
adapt to respond to staff, commissioners/partners and people we support
Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
Ability to
remain calm and resilient in high pressure environments
About us
Why Turning Point?
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within…
