Assistant Team Manager - Adult Social Work

The Guildhall Northampton; Northampton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits and discounts

Extensive learning and development

Health and wellbeing support

Career progression across Adult Social

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking an Assistant Team Manager for the Adult Social Care service in Northampton. The role focuses on developing people, mentoring practitioners and delivering strengths-based practice to help residents live healthy, independent lives.

You’ll lead a team committed to learning, collaboration and positive outcomes, while balancing practice with leadership responsibilities and ensuring staff are supported to perform at their best.

Qualifications

• Leadership in Adult Social Care
• Mentoring and developing practitioners
• People management and coaching
• Commitment to strengths-based practice

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop practitioners to deliver high-quality adult social care.
• Lead on practice improvement to achieve positive outcomes for residents.
• Create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and able to thrive.
• Shape practice and influence positive change across the team.

Job description

• Salary £44,276-£47,833

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Assistant Team Manager - Adult Social Work

About The Role

At West Northamptonshire Council, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, independent and fulfilling life, with access to the right support at the right time.

We're looking for an Assistant Team Manager to join our Adult Social Care team, but this role is about much more than managing processes or performance.

It's about helping people flourish.

The adults and families we support. The practitioners you mentor and develop. And your own career as you continue to grow as a leader.

You’ll join a service that is passionate about strengths-based practice and achieving positive outcomes for local people. Just as importantly, you’ll become part of a supportive team that values kindness, collaboration and learning.

Whether you’re ready for your first management role or looking for a new challenge, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while staying closely connected to practice and the people behind it.

Most Importantly, You’ll Help Create An Environment Where

• Residents feel listened to, supported and empowered to achieve the outcomes that matter to them
• Practitioners feel valued, confident and able to do their best work
• Learning and reflection are encouraged
• Good practice is recognised and shared
• People support one another through challenges

We’re proud of the culture we’ve built within our Adult Social Care teams. Our managers are approachable, our practitioners are committed, and there’s a genuine willingness to support one another. We celebrate success, learn from challenges and recognise that strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Leadership can be rewarding, but it can also be demanding. That’s why we’re committed to supporting our managers as they develop and grow.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced team that genuinely values collaboration, learning and professional growth. We know that great leaders don’t develop in isolation, which is why you’ll work alongside experienced managers and practitioners who are committed to helping one another succeed.

This is a role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape practice, influence positive change and support the development of others, while continuing to grow as a leader yourself. Whether you’re taking your first step into management or bringing existing leadership experience, you’ll be supported to build on your strengths and achieve your career goals.

We’re committed to investing in our people. Through regular supervision, professional development opportunities and access to a wide range of learning activities, you’ll be encouraged to continue developing your skills, knowledge and leadership capability.

Alongside a rewarding career where you can make a lasting difference to residents and colleagues, we also offer:

Our Benefits

• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits and discounts
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support
• Opportunities for career progression across Adult Social Care and the wider organisation

About You

You’re someone who cares deeply about people and believes in helping others reach their potential.

Perhaps you’re currently an experienced Social Worker, Senior Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner or Practice Lead who colleagues naturally turn to for advice and support. Maybe you’ve been mentoring others, leading on complex cases or stepping into leadership opportunities when they’ve arisen.

You’re ready for the next step. Not because you want to move away from practice, but because you’d like to have a wider influence and support others to grow.

You understand that good leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating an environment where people feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

You’ll be someone who remains calm when faced with complexity, can balance competing priorities and supports others to navigate difficult decisions with confidence.

You’ll have a strong background in Adult Social Care and experience of supporting people through challenging situations. Whatever your area of expertise, you’ll be passionate about achieving positive outcomes for residents and creating an environment where colleagues can thrive.

You'll Thrive In This Role If You’re Looking For

• The opportunity to take the next step in your leadership journey
• A chance to shape practice and influence positive change
• The ability to develop and support others to achieve their potential
• A supportive environment that values learning, wellbeing and development
• A role where your ideas, experience and judgement are valued
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to both residents and colleagues

Higher post-qualifying training in a relevant discipline or a management qualification would be welcomed, alongside experience in areas such as Adult Safeguarding, Older People, Mental Health or Learning Disability services.

If you’re looking for a role where you can influence practice, develop others, continue growing as a leader and make a lasting difference to adults across West Northamptonshire, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.

We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email [e-mail] for support.

Attached documents

• Assistant Team Manager JD Aug 26.pdf

Job details

• Salary £44,276-£47,833
• Salary Frequency Annual
• Working Hours 37
• Job Reference Ref/162342/9275
• Contract Type Full Time
• Contract Details Permanent
• Closing Date 16 November, 2026
• Job Category Social Care - Adults
• Location Northampton, United Kingdom
• Job Posted Date 8 September, 2026