Team Manager - Adult Social Care, West Lancashire

Job Overview

Join the West Lancashire Domiciliary Service as a full-time Team Manager in Adult Social Care at Lancashire County Council, based in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. This permanent position offers a salary ranging from £32,061 to £36,363 annually, with additional allowances including a 33% pay increase for weekend work, 50% extra on Bank Holidays, and on-call payments.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Team Manager, you will lead in supporting individuals within the Adult Disability Service, helping improve their daily lives. Your role includes welcoming service users into their homes, assisting them with personal care, household tasks, managing finances, medication, and enabling community involvement through various activities that enhance their quality of life.

You will also manage weekend shifts, bank holidays, and on-call duties from 8 PM to 8 AM, providing emergency support to the community support team remotely.

Candidate Profile

We seek compassionate and dependable individuals with a passionate commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of those supported. While prior Health and Social Care experience is not mandatory, a caring disposition and positive attitude are essential. Effective communication, empathy, resilience, and the capability to manage complex needs and challenging behaviors are vital attributes to succeed in this position.

Development and Support

Successful candidates benefit from comprehensive induction and mandatory training programs, with opportunities for career advancement through accredited qualifications such as the QCF qualification (NVQ Level 3 equivalent). Our supportive management culture fosters growth, with a team of like-minded professionals sharing the same values.

Benefits Package

• Flexible working arrangements conducive to a favorable work-life balance
• Up to 32 days annual leave, plus 8 standard and 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays
• Competitive public sector pension scheme with shared Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
• Access to discounts through benefits including dog care, holidays, Medicash, support groups, and cycle-to-work schemes
• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme offering further discounts

Additional Information

This role does not offer international sponsorship. Applicants must have access to a car insured for business usage; however, exemptions are made for applicants with disabilities preventing driving.

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The recruitment process requires the submission of a detailed supporting statement evidencing how the applicant meets the job criteria for effective shortlisting.

Contact and Application

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Amanda Perrett at 01695 587433.

Lancashire County Council values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals. The vacancy may close before the deadline should sufficient applications be received, so early application is encouraged.