Service Team Manager - Communities

NHS; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Service Team Manager for their Community Team in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. In this full-time, hybrid role, you will lead a team supporting older adults and those with disabilities. The position requires professional social work qualifications and offers a competitive salary range. Applications are accepted through the RBWM council's website only.

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional qualification in Social Work.
• Experience as a practice educator is desirable.
• Must be registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, responsive, and outcome-focused support.
• Manage complex casework, including Court of Protection matters.
• Champion strengths-based and person-centred practice.

Education

CQSW, DipSW, Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Registered with Social Work England

PEPS 2 qualified and experienced practice educator

Qualified as a Best Interest Assessor

Job description

Service Team Manager - Communities

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Applications will only be accepted via the RBWM council's website. Please do not apply via NHS jobs. To apply, please scroll down to 'supporting links' and select 'apply via RBWM website'

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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 is a unitary authority that 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 RBWM's 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