Service Manager Amhp And Statutory Practice

We want a service manager who would be able to oversee the Safeguarding Adults Team and the AMHP service. A service manager who will have oversight of both services and report to the Head of Social Work Support and Principal Social Worker. We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with background in Safeguarding, DOLs and mental health and at least 5 years\' managerial experience to join this supportive service.

This post requires consistency in management to ensure the teams function is delivered safely, effectively, and efficiently. Thurrock Adult Social Care is committed to achieving the highest standards in care and safety so that residents can look after themselves and live more independent and fulfilling lives.

You will become part of a very stable, award-winning service, where we provide the opportunity for you to grow and develop and join a very innovative and supportive service.

You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work alongside partners and Voluntary organisations.,

• Relevant professional social work qualification, with in-depth and expert knowledge in specialist area of social care, health, and wellbeing


• Substantial experience of post qualifying social work


• In-depth expertise in the regulations/legislation and practice standards within adult social care and an awareness of broader developments within social care, health, and wellbeing
  
  Why Thurrock?


Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Adult Social Care has so much to offer you, and we look forward to seeing what you can offer Adult Social Care.

Thurrock Council provides a range of employee benefits to support staff including:

• an excellent local government pension scheme


• annual leave of between 25 and 30 days


• learning and personal development opportunities \xe2\x80\xa2 employee support \xe2\x80\xa2 flexible working \xe2\x80\xa2


• Retention allowance \xc2\xa33,000 per annum (subject to review)