THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

Do you care about the support & treatment given to people experiencing difficulties with drugs & alcohol?

We are looking for a team manager to join our team in our community drug & alcohol service. This is a great opportunity to join our committed team and help drive forward our vision to continually improve providing the best support we can for the people we work with.

The Team Manager line manages and provides support, advice, and guidance to a team of drug & alcohol practitioners. The Team Manager will have excellent communication skills and will work closely with the team and service manager and be responsible for the day-to-day running of the service.

You will have opportunities to learn and develop, enhancing your own life and career goals whilst part of a dedicated, supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Team Manager will:

Line manage and provide support, advice, and guidance to a team of drug and alcohol practitioners.

Work with the service manager and team to ensure the service is meeting the needs of those it serves.

Liaise and promote effective pathways with key partner agencies for the benefit of the people we work with.

Be responsible for the day-to-day running of the service.

Work closely with the service manager in the day-to-day and strategic direction of services and staffing.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex religion or belief race age sexual orientation gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Core Profession
• CPD

Desirable

• Qualification in Leadership and Management

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant Band 6 Experience
• MDT Working
• Experience of being involved in developing services
• Experience working with people with substance use needs

Desirable

• Experience of managing change

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Professional Autonomy
• Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Networking relationships
• Analytical Skills
• Ability to manage resources

Desirable

• IT Skills

Attributes

Essential

• Committed to developing community services
• Approachable, fair and consistent
• Respects others views
• Recognise problems and seek solutions
• Willing to seek out learning and accept criticism

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Tonna Hospital

Tonna Uchaf

Tonna

SA11 3LX

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

130-NMR266-0824