Assistant Team Manager Disabilities (Social Work)Wolverhampton Full Time Job purpose: To ensure a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of adults and carers in a timely manner and adhering to all relevant legislationProvide direct line management, including supervision and appraisal, to an agreed cohort of team membersOffer advice, guidance and consultation, provide coaching and direction as required.To ensure the effective day to day operation of the team including managing demand and risk in adherence with the Waiting Well PolicyTo safeguard adults with care and support needs in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines.Deputise for the Team Manager where neededRepresent the service and contribute to the development of policy and practiceProvide effective leadership within the service, taking responsibility, being accountable and motivating staff within the team, working closely with other assistant team managers and providing cover where neededTo act as a champion within the service for strength-based practice. Supervisory and management responsibilities: To support the team manager by coordinating and analysing individual and team performance to ensure that services are delivered in accordance with statutory duties and in line with targets and timescalesProvide direct line management, including supervision and appraisal, to an agreed cohort of team members and offer advice, guidance, consultation, coaching, direction and oversightAss