Lead Team Manager - Adult Disabilities (Hybrid)

Adecco; Wolverhampton; Hybride; GBP 52 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Résumé du poste

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking an experienced Social Work Team Manager to lead the Adult Disabilities Service during a major transformation. You will manage a team of Social Workers and Assistant Team Managers, shaping person-centred practice and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

You will drive improvements, support performance, and collaborate with partners to deliver positive outcomes for adults with disabilities and those preparing for adulthood.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification required.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Significant management experience in Adult Social Care.
• Proven track record of leading social work teams.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, and safeguarding legislation.

Responsabilités

• Provide effective leadership, oversight, and support to Assistant Team Managers and Social Workers.
• Champion strengths-based, person-centred practice across the service.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities under the Care Act and safeguarding legislation.
• Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing team focused on achieving positive outcomes.
• Drive service improvement through quality assurance, performance management, and data-driven decision-making.
• Manage operational performance, workload allocation, prioritisation, and service delivery.
• Oversee complex casework with professional guidance as required.
• Manage delegated budgets and ensure value for money in service provision.
• Develop strong working relationships with health partners, police, housing, and voluntary organisations.
• Contribute to strategic planning, service development, and policy implementation.
• Represent Adult Social Care in multi-agency forums and partnership meetings.
• Deputise for the Service Manager when required.

Connaissances

Leadership

People management

Communication

Data analysis

Partnership working

Formation

Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Description du poste

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking an experienced Social Work Team Manager to lead the Adult Disabilities Service during a major transformation. You will manage a team of Social Workers and Assistant Team Managers, shaping person-centred practice and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

You will drive improvements, support performance, and collaborate with partners to deliver positive outcomes for adults with disabilities and those preparing for adulthood.