Please note: Internal, at risk candidates will be seen in the first instance.   

We are currently seeking to recruit a Team Leader to join our Gateway to Care Team. Receiving over 400 contacts a day, Gateway to Care is a busy team supporting people at the initial point of contact; ensuring appropriate signposting, direct access to services or referral to appropriate teams in a timely and proportionate manner. 

We have a clear vision of our role in supporting people in Calderdale to maximise choice, control, and independence.  The team currently comprises of qualified Social Workers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Care Advisors. We pride ourselves in an integrated, solution focused and strength-based approach which engages partners to secure better outcomes and optimise networks of support.

 You will:

·       Have a joint responsibility with the Team Manager and other Team Leaders for staff within the team ensuring performance management, regulatory compliance and service delivery ensuring service priorities are met and take responsibility as required in the absence of Team Manager.

·       Be required to have the necessary skills and knowledge to facilitate assessment, crisis control and statutory obligations.

·       Be required to work with a high level of risk management, accountability and autonomy in decision making

·       Take joint responsibility for performance.

·       Work under pressure on your own initiative.

 The postholder will require in-depth knowledge and work experience of Crisis Resolution work, The Care Act, Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act. It is essential that you have a thorough understanding of any relevant legislation, regulations, standards, guidance, policy, and procedures relating to this post.

You must also hold a professional Social Work qualification and have significant post qualification experience and training. Management experience would be beneficial but not essential.

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

 Closing Date: Tuesday, 1^st September 2026  

 Interview Date: Thursday, 10^th September 2026

 This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

 If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

 We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

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