Community Team Manager | West Neighbourhoods service | Skelmersdale | Full Time

| Salary £46,142 - £51,356, Per annum | Permanent,  Full Time,   37 hours per week | Pro Rata

Opportunity to cover a Team Manager role in Skelmersdale Neighbourhood Team, West Lancashire, 37hrs per week. This temporary arrangement is to cover the absence of the post holder for 3 months or until the post holder returns. The post is within the West Neighbourhoods service. 

This is an excellent chance to step into a leadership position, broaden your experience, and contribute to the continued delivery of high-quality services for older people and those with physical disabilities. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight.
• Support staff development and wellbeing through supervision and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, policies, and procedures.
• Manage resources effectively to meet service priorities and performance targets.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to achieve positive outcomes for service users.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in a senior practitioner or supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Ability to manage workloads and priorities effectively.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers a unique chance to develop and demonstrate your and leadership skills and gain valuable management experience. You will be supported by senior managers and have access to resources that enable you to succeed in the role. 

Closing date Sunday 17th May 

Proposed Interview date

There is a short turnaround time on this opportunity, and interviews will take place week commencing 18th June, likely to be towards the end of the week. 

For more information, please contact Laura Hudson laura.hudson@lancashire.gov.uk

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab. 

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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