Service Team Manager - Communities

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governance body in Maidenhead is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Service Team Manager to lead its Community Team. This full-time role involves overseeing support for older people and adults with disabilities, ensuring person-centred practices are implemented. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in social work, professional registration, and experience in team leadership. Competitive salary and hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualifying degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Professional registration is required.
• Desirable qualifications include PEPS 2 and Best Interest Assessor.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering services.
• Manage complex casework including Court of Protection matters.
• Promote prevention and community connection.

Skills

Strengths-based practice

Person-centred practice

Complex case management

Collaboration across sectors

Community engagement

Education

CQSW, DiPSW, Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Service Team Manager - Communities

The closing date is 12 October 2025

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Main duties of the job

We are recruiting a knowledgeable and compassionate Service Team Manager to lead our Community Team at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. This important role is central to delivering our Social Care Futures vision and ensuring that older people and adults with physical disabilities are supported to live independently, safely, and meaningfully.

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £53,296 - £58,286 per annum.

About us

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council a unitary authority takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community.

RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.

Job responsibilities

As Service Team Manager for the Community Team, you will lead a borough-wide service supporting older people and adults with physical disabilities. You will:

• Champion strengths-based and person-centred practice.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, responsive, and outcome-focused support.
• Manage complex casework including Court of Protection matters.
• Work collaboratively across health, housing, and voluntary sectors.
• Promote prevention, choice, and community connection.
• Contribute to RBWMs strategic priorities: building inclusive, healthy communities, delivering compassionate, high-quality services, and reducing health inequalities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Be a professionally qualified Social Worker holding either CQSW, DiPSW, Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Registered with Social Work England
• PEPS 2 qualified and experienced practice educator (desirable)
• Qualified as a Best Interest Assessor (desirable)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead