Assistant Team Manager -Continuing Healthcare

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is inviting applications for an Assistant Team Manager within our Continuing Healthcare service. The role will involve working alongside the Team Manager to promote excellent social work practice and to support adults with significant health needs.

You will contribute to building a positive team culture, partnering with NHS colleagues and ICBs, and guiding staff through complex cases with a focus on person-centred outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Providing supervision, coaching and professional support to team members.
• Offering advice and guidance on complex cases, safeguarding concerns and risk management.
• Supporting the team to deliver strengths-based and person-centred practice.

Skills

Supervision

Coaching

Risk management

Safeguarding

People management

Person-centred practice

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Continuing Healthcare (CHC) service as an Assistant Team Manager, helping to shape excellent social work practice while supporting adults with significant and often complex health needs. Working alongside the Team Manager, you'll play a key role in creating a positive team culture where people feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work. The team works closely with individuals, families, carers, NHS colleagues and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to help people navigate the Continuing Healthcare process, ensuring their needs, wishes and outcomes remain at the heart of decision-making. NHS Continuing Healthcare is a package of care arranged and fully funded by the NHS for adults who have been assessed as having a primary health need. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys developing others, building confidence and creating the conditions for great social work to thrive. Alongside supporting practitioners with complex work, you'll have the opportunity to influence practice, drive continuous improvement and help shape a service that makes a meaningful difference to the lives of local people. Whether you're an experienced Assistant Team Manager looking for a fresh challenge or a Social Worker ready to take the next step into leadership, you'll join a collaborative and supportive service that values learning, reflection and partnership working across health and social care. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Providing supervision, coaching and professional support to team members.
• Offering advice and guidance on complex cases, safeguarding concerns and risk management.
• Supporting the team to deliver strengths-based and person-centred practice.