Assistant Team Manager - Learning Disability Team

Hartlepool Borough Council; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks an experienced Assistant Team Manager for its Learning Disability Team. This role involves providing leadership and guidance to social care professionals, ensuring high-quality person-centred services while promoting safeguarding and independence for adults with learning disabilities. Candidates must be qualified and have a strong understanding of relevant legislation. The position offers career development opportunities and access to training and benefits.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Career development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in adult social care.
• Strong understanding of legislation like Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Committed to strengths-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to a team.
• Undertake assessments and care planning.
• Lead safeguarding inquiries and strategy meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Team Management

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Team Manager to join our Learning Disability Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team supporting adults with learning disabilities. You will play a key role in delivering high quality, person centred social care services, ensuring effective safeguarding, and promoting independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership and supervision to a team of social care professionals.
• Undertake complex assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with statutory duties.
• Lead on safeguarding enquiries and strategy meetings.
• Promote multi-agency working and maintain strong partnerships across health, education, and voluntary sectors.
• Support the development of staff through supervision, mentoring, and performance management.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Proven experience in adult social care.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision making skills.
• Resilient, reflective, and committed to strengths-based practice.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Regular supervision and annual appraisal.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Access to training and professional development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme, Staff benefits and generous annual leave entitlement.