Deputy Team Manager - Adults Social Care CLS Team 3

Thurrock Council; Grays; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Deputy Team Manager for their Community Led Support team. The role requires safeguarding vulnerable adults, providing high-quality casework, and supporting a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must hold a Social Work qualification and have two years of post-qualifying experience. The position offers a salary of £45,624 - £52,038 per annum with generous benefits including flexible working opportunities. An Enhanced DBS check is a requirement for this role.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance program

Staff discounts and local offers

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant Social Work Qualification, be Registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• At least 2 years post-qualifying experience required.
• Enhanced Level DBS Check with Adults Barred List needed.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard vulnerable adults.
• Provide high quality, research-based casework service.
• Offer consultation and support to Adult Social Care.
• Promote independent living where safe.
• Comply with and promote local policies.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Experience in safeguarding

Consultation and advice skills

Knowledge of legislation

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

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Job Title: Deputy Team Manager - Community Led Support (CLS) Team 3
Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum
Grade: F
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

We are seeking a committed individual to join us as a Deputy Manager in the CLS Team 3.

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a qualified practitioner who is experienced, confident, creative, and empowered to promote change and positive outcomes for adults and who will be committed to our journey of continuing improvement. If you are passionate about the outcomes for adults, committed to direct work and want to make a difference in the life of adults, we want to hear from you!

This role is an exciting opportunity to help support and deputise for the Team Manager and contribute to the Community Led Support (CLS) Team 3 within the Adults, and Health Directorate of the Council. You will be required to provide support for adults and a multi-disciplinary team of Care and Health Professionals.

Responsibilities

• To safeguard vulnerable adults.
• To provide high quality, research-based casework service to all Adult Social Care service users and hold cases that consist mainly of the most complex situations.
• To offer consultation, support, specialist advice and joint working to colleagues within Adult Social Care.
• To promote independent living where safe to do so.
• To comply with and promote legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications: Must hold a relevant Social Work Qualification, be Registered with Social Work England (SWE) and have at least 2 years post-qualifying experience.

DBS Check: Enhanced Level with Adults Barred List is required for this post.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 18th December 2025

Closing Date (Internal & External): 4th January 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Joyce Muzangwa - Team Manager, CLS Team 3

Email [e-mail] | mobile: [phone]

Application Requirements

As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.

About Us

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff Benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council

Salary

£45,624 - £52,038 per year