[Internal] Assistant Team - Lead Integrated Reablement Service

The Integrated Reablement (IR) Service is seeking to recruit a full time Assistant Team Lead who will provide support and management oversight for staff within Torfaen's domiciliary care and reablement teams.

The IR Service is multifunctional & provides short-term support and guidance for people living in Torfaen to maintain and improve independence in their own homes or within Ty Glas y Dorlan. The service is flexible and responsive and provides practical help, personal care and support in a way that is focused on the individual and is based on 'what matters' to them. font-size:12pt">Ty Glas y Dorlan is our wellbeing hub at the centre of Torfaen's respite and Reablement/Enablement offer. It provides a mix of short stay accommodation with support, enabling a person centred recovery and reablement plan of intervention which can flex up and down. It can provide step up from the community to avoid hospital admission and step down from hospital to provide a safe space to recover. font-size:12pt">We are looking for an enthusiastic person who will make a significant contribution to supporting the Team Lead in the development and flow of individuals through the IR Service. A key responsibility will be coordinating and managing admissions into Ty Glas y Dorlan, working closely with individuals, carers/families and other colleagues within Adult Services and health care professionals. font-size:12pt">The successful candidate must possess good communication and strong leadership skills, be enthusiastic, proactive, creative and forward-thinking with a genuine commitment to working towards achieving the best outcomes for individuals which are person centred, outcome focussed and encourages positive risk taking. font-size:12pt">The successful candidate will be flexible, motivated and committed to put the individual's strengths, voice, choice and control at the centre of any interventions and must be able to work effectively as part of a team or on their own initiative. font-size:12pt">If you are an aspiring manager, dedicated to supporting a dynamic workforce, and have good problem solving and supervisory skills then we would like to hear from you. font-size:12pt">The successful candidates will hold a management/social work/OT or other equivalent professional qualification. They must also hold the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults Management) or have a willingness to obtain this qualification. font-size:12pt">For an informal discussion please contact Gaynor Evans - Team Lead Integrated Reablement Service on 01495 766371 or 07779 560836 gaynor.evans@torfaen.gov.uk

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service .

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.