Dorset Council are looking for an experienced Area Practice Manager to lead and develop a high performing adult social care team in Dorset. This is a non case holding leadership role where you''ll drive quality, performance, and innovation to help people live independently and achieve positive outcomes.What you''ll do:Lead and manage a team of professionals.Ensure effective, person centred assessments and support planning.Promote integrated working with health, community, and voluntary partners.Manage resources and demand to deliver high-quality, strengths-based services.Champion safeguarding and continuous professional development.To set and monitor team and individual performance standards and expectationTo ensure delivery of effective person-centred assessments, support plans and outcomes which promote independence and control for service users and carers including the promotion of direct payments where appropriateTo provide regular performance monitoring reports to the Locality/Specialist Manager on service and quality issuesTo deputise at meetings for the Locality/Specialist Manager as requiredRequirements as a Social Worker include:SWE RegistrationEligible to work in the UKDrive and have access to a carPost-qualified experienceDegree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:Free DBS and compliance serviceAccess to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SWYour own dedicated consultant with extensive ..... full job details .....