Community Adults Team Manager - Social Work Lead

Reed; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Greater Manchester seeks an Adult’s Team Manager to lead and supervise social workers within their Community Team. Offering £40 per hour, this role requires a qualified social worker with a minimum of 3 years' experience. Responsibilities include overseeing casework, safeguarding, and ensuring compliance with Care Act duties. Benefits include dedicated consultant support, weekly payroll, and various perks. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, apply today!

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Aftercare service

Free CV building and Interview support

Free DBS checks

Weekly payroll

PAYE payroll option

CPD contributions

Access to full UK jobs market

Supporting the Reed Foundation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualifying social work experience required.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of social workers.
• Experience with complex cases and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Social Workers within the Community team.
• Allocate and oversee casework, ensuring timely and safe practice.
• Provide oversight on complex cases and safeguarding decisions.
• Ensure compliance with Care Act duties, policies, and statutory requirements.
• Support multi-agency working and chair meetings as needed.
• Drive quality, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Manage team performance, workloads, and professional development.
• Support service planning, reporting, and effective use of resources.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Social Work

Casework Management

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England

Job description

A local council in Greater Manchester seeks an Adult’s Team Manager to lead and supervise social workers within their Community Team. Offering £40 per hour, this role requires a qualified social worker with a minimum of 3 years' experience. Responsibilities include overseeing casework, safeguarding, and ensuring compliance with Care Act duties. Benefits include dedicated consultant support, weekly payroll, and various perks. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, apply today!