Practice Manager - Lead Adult Social Care Team

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead a skilled neighbourhood team supporting adults 18+. You will provide leadership, professional support and drive person-centred outcomes across safeguarding and independent living.

You will manage staff and resources, monitor performance, ensure quality standards and statutory duties while guiding service development and change through collaborative leadership and strong operational support.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work or management qualification.
• Extensive experience in Adult Social Care practice.
• Strong strengths-based and inclusive leadership.
• Knowledge of health and social care legislation and safeguarding.
• Ability to motivate and develop staff through change.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and professional support to staff while promoting independence, wellbeing and person-centred outcomes.
• Lead the neighbourhood team and oversee delivery of services for adults 18+, including transitions from youth to adult care and older adults with health needs.
• Monitor performance, maintain quality standards and ensure statutory safeguarding duties are delivered during service development and change.
• Manage staff, resources and budgets, aligning practice with organisational priorities and improving service delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders, support recruitment and workforce development, and foster inclusive practice.

Skills

Strengths-based leadership

People management

Staff development

Change management

Education

Recognised social work or management qualification

Job description

East Sussex County Council in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead a skilled neighbourhood team supporting adults 18+. You will provide leadership, professional support and drive person-centred outcomes across safeguarding and independent living.

You will manage staff and resources, monitor performance, ensure quality standards and statutory duties while guiding service development and change through collaborative leadership and strong operational support.