Assistant Team Manager, Social Care: Lead Practice & Grow

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits and discounts

Extensive learning and development

Health and wellbeing support

Opportunities for career progression

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking an Assistant Team Manager within Adult Social Care to lead and support a team of social workers and practitioners. You will mentor colleagues, foster strengths-based practice and help them grow in their careers while keeping a strong focus on outcomes for adults and families.

The role emphasizes developing others, ensuring high standards of practice, safeguarding and collaboration within a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help shape a service where good practice can thrive and empower the team to deliver meaningful outcomes for residents.
• Support colleagues with complex cases, safeguarding concerns and legal processes while staying connected to practice.
• Lead, mentor and develop practitioners and Newly Qualified Social Workers to build confidence and progression.

Job description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking an Assistant Team Manager within Adult Social Care to lead and support a team of social workers and practitioners. You will mentor colleagues, foster strengths-based practice and help them grow in their careers while keeping a strong focus on outcomes for adults and families.

The role emphasizes developing others, ensuring high standards of practice, safeguarding and collaboration within a supportive leadership team.