Assistant Team Manager (Learning Disability and Autism Team)

Tameside Council; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking an Assistant Team Manager for their Learning Disability and Autism Team. This role involves supporting the management of social care services and leading a team dedicated to improving lives in the community. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality social care. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in adult social care.
• Experience with transitions and children with disabilities.
• Commitment to high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager in managing social care services.
• Lead the team to ensure effective operations.
• Manage budgets and ensure resource efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification at Level 6

Job description

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Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - £46,142 to Scale 39 - £50,269 with a professional bar at SCP 37 £48,226**

Hours Per Week: 36hours

Base Location: Wilshaw House, Wilshaw Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QG

Assessment Date: To be arranged

To apply for this role please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification

Please also include details of your education and training and employment history and any reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement.

The Role

Join Our Dynamic Team as an Assistant Team Manager!

Are you passionate about making a difference in social care services? Do you thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Position: Assistant Team Manager within our new Learning Disability and Autism Team

We are dedicated to providing high-quality social care services that transform lives. We believe in continuous improvement, strategic planning, and the development of services that meet the needs of our community. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Team Manager, you will

• Support the Team Manager in organizing, managing, and supervising social care services.
• Contribute to strategic planning and the development of high-quality services.
• Lead the team to ensure effective operations in line with legislation, regulations, and local procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement based on service user feedback, performance data, and stakeholder input.
• Manage team members in accordance with departmental policies and guidelines.
• Develop and oversee the preparation for adults area with in the LD & A team Preparing for adults
• Collaborate with the Team Manager and Admin Manager to oversee administrative staff.
• Implement supervision policies and adhere to HR guidelines, including recruitment, disciplinary procedures, and equal opportunities.
• Address staff welfare and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Facilitate the induction, training, and development of new staff.
• Manage budgets, monitor income and expenditure, and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Maintain quality and performance standards through audits and project management techniques.
• Contribute to business planning, data analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and disseminate information to service users, families, and partner agencies.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a real impact in the community.

About You

Who We're Looking For:

• A proactive and committed professional with extensive experience in adult social care, including transitions and children with disabilities (CWD).
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of court work
• A commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.

Message from Stephanie Butterworth, Director of Adults Services at Tameside Council.

‘’ I’ve worked here for many years now and I’m proud of the work that we do together, ensuring people in our borough are living a good life.

‘‘Our vision is one which sees people living well in the place they call home, where they are supported to be a part of their local communities to live long, healthy and fulfilled lives.

‘’One way I regularly connect and listen to our workforce is through my monthly staff drop-in with our Principal Social Worker. This is an opportunity to create dedicated time for staff to share ideas, team updates and network across our services. It’s amazing to hear during sessions that they really value being part of Team Tameside and the opportunities that we bring, so we can make sure that they are part of delivering our ambition for the people we support.

‘’Working in Adult Social Care is a rewarding and fulfilling career choice, where you can really make a difference to people’s lives every day. We will support you to develop and fulfil your potential and create space for you to reflect and grow. We are dedicated to breaking barriers, so our workforce is rich with experience and understanding, always building and championing social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

People are always at the heart of everything we do, if our vision sounds like something you want to be part of, we offer a warm welcome to join us here at Team Tameside. ‘’

At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.

Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here