Job Introduction
We are looking for a Team Manager to join our progressive and strengths based Mental Health Social Care Team. You will need to be a qualified social worker who has a keen interest of working in a mental health setting. We are looking for someone who can drive change and is able to inspire and lead the team to deliver a high performing service.
We can offer you an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop professionally, with an extensive training portfolio for qualified social workers, Approved Mental Health Practitioners (AMHP’s) and Managers.
Please contact Sarah Nickson via telephone or email for any informal discussions or queries: 07713 303702, sarah.nickson@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Main Responsibility
- We are looking for someone who can effectively manage the team and drive change by using performance data and reflective supervision.
- Effectively manage risk through robust multi agency working in line with local policies and procedure.
- As a manager you will need to be proactive, resilient, and responsive to a team that are responsible at times for managing complex crisis-based work.
- You will need to be able to inspire and lead a team providing visible leadership with clear direction.
The Ideal Candidate
- A registered Social Worker, with Social Work England with at least 3 years post qualified experience and some experience of managing and supervising staff.
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Creative thinking with the ability to motivate, inspire and lead a team
- A passion to improve the quality of live for those living with a mental health condition.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 19.7%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
