Assistant Team Manager, Adult Disabilities - Hybrid

Adecco; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced social work professional to provide leadership, support, and operational management within a busy Adult Disabilities service. As Assistant Team Manager, you will work closely with the Team Manager to ensure high-quality, person-centred practice and safeguarding.

The role covers line management, supervision, coaching, and developing staff, managing workflow and risk, and building partnerships with health, housing, education, and voluntary sectors.

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience working with adults with disabilities, their families, and carers.
• Experience managing complex casework and safeguarding adults.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to support, motivate, and develop staff.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills.
• A sound understanding of key legislation including: Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, Adult Safeguarding legislation and guidance

Responsibilities

• Providing line management, supervision, coaching, and professional support to Social Workers and team members.
• Supporting the effective management of workflow, risk, and service demand.
• Promoting strengths-based and person-centred practice across the team.
• Ensuring compliance with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding responsibilities, and wider statutory requirements.
• Supporting quality assurance processes and driving continuous improvement in practice standards.
• Monitoring performance and contributing to service development initiatives.
• Representing the service at multi-agency meetings and partnership forums.
• Deputising for the Team Manager when required.
• Building strong relationships with health, housing, education, voluntary sector, and community partners to improve outcomes for people and families.

Skills

Leadership

Line management

Safeguarding

Analytical

Communication

Education

Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Adecco in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced social work professional to provide leadership, support, and operational management within a busy Adult Disabilities service. As Assistant Team Manager, you will work closely with the Team Manager to ensure high-quality, person-centred practice and safeguarding.

The role covers line management, supervision, coaching, and developing staff, managing workflow and risk, and building partnerships with health, housing, education, and voluntary sectors.