Team Manager - First Contact and Adult Safeguarding

Team Manager - First Contact and Adult SafeguardingRole: Adult Social Care Team ManagerService: First Contact and Safeguarding (Adult Social Care Front Door)Location: Leicester City Council (Hybrid - 2 days office-based per week)Pay Rate: £42.00 per hourContract: Full-Time, Ongoing Interim ContractLeicester City Council is seeking an agile, highly supportive Team Manager to lead their First Contact and Adult Safeguarding Team. As the primary "front door" for adult social care across the city, this dynamic service operates at the crucial intersection of initial access, rapid triage, and urgent crisis intervention.Core ResponsibilitiesAs Team Manager, your leadership will center on triage, risk management, and service quality:Front-Door Triage Leadership: Provide decisive management oversight for incoming adult social care referrals, initial assessments, and immediate safeguarding alerts.Risk and Crisis Intervention: Drive swift, rationale-backed decision-making when dealing with high-risk scenarios where information is limited or unverified.Team Supervision and Oversight: Offer regular, reflective supervision to a team of social workers, assessment officers, and intake practitioners, managing performance and workflow effectively.Hybrid Operations: Lead a modern, flexible workforce, seamlessly managing office-based collaboration alongside remote working practices.Mandatory Candidate CriteriaProfessional Registration: Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a valid, active ..... full job details .....