Social Worker Team Manager

*_We are Hestia.
We make a difference._
• At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering anequitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation.
We provide a range ofservices, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, MentalHealth & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice.
Our mission is to empowerindividuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.
• The service you will work in Lewisham Mental Health Service
• Lewisham Mental Health Service is based across two sites with the borough ofLewisham providing supported accommodation for single adults with complexmental health needs who will be at various stages in terms of their recovery.
• A day in this role looks like….
• As a Team Manager
• at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our MentalHealth Service.
Your contributions will directly influence the lives of ourservice users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to doberesponsible for are:

• To be responsible for the day to day running and strategic development of Hestias Lewisham Mental Health Accommodation Service.
• To be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of partnerships and engagement strategies for both services.
• To develop joint working and monitoring protocols with key stakeholders and partners for both services and to be the main point of contact for ongoing joint working relationships
• To manage all elements of service performance related to the contract requirements including analysis of KPIs, outcomes and user experience measures
• To lead Team Meetings and engage staff in reflective supervision.
• To lead on the timely and accurate submission of all internal and external reports detailing interim strategies to address any areas of underperformance in line with contract requirements
• To work with the Service Manager on the development and implementation of the annual Business Plan and Equality plan
• To maintain the continuing relevance of service provision to service user needs by ongoing planning, monitoring and evaluating and effective service delivery
• To achieve the agreed standards of service delivery in compliance with relevant legislation, external governance, contract requirements and Hestia policies and procedures
• To work with the Service Manager to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all employees, service users, professionals and other visitors by ensuring service delivery is in line with organisational procedures and H&S; Legislation
• Why Hestia?
• Joining Hestia means more than just a job; its an opportunity to be part ofsomething bigger.
We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven workenvironment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
As a member ofour team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionallywhile making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise,and dedication to the table.
To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Experience of performance monitoring and delivering consistently high service user standards
• Demonstrable experience of managing services for and people with mental health and complex needs
• Ability and experience of managing complex budgets
• Understanding of Mental Health Crisis Management and the delivery of services to meet their needs and aspirations including working with peer support workers
• Excellent knowledge of Community Care, Mental health, Health and Safety and welfare benefits legislation (including welfare reform)
• Understanding of working in partnership with statutory mental health services
• Knowledge of methods of assessing, formulating, implementing, recording, reviewing and monitoring service user support and assessment plans
• Ability to positively promote the organisation at external events, including delivering presentations and creating marketing material
• Good knowledge of MS Office systems
• Able to use computer systems including case management systems to create accurate reports and able to assess and audit staff
• Ability to use computer systems to record client data accurately and to a high standard
• Ability to write & interpret complex reports
• Excellent level of spoken and written English
• Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we.
We hire greatpeople from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger.
We arecommitted to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce andvalue the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people andcommunities bring to our organisation.
• We are a disability confident employer
• Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to theemployment and career development of individuals with disabilities.
We offer aguaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet theminimum criteria for the role they have applied for.
We also providereasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, andthroughout your employment with us.
• Safeguarding Statement
• Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults,children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expectall staff and volunteers to do the same.
We require all staff to undertakeinternal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment withHestia.
• Important or Candidates
• If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be requiredto undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can beconfirmed._We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a highvolume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date.We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensuretheir application is considered._