Social Work Team Manager

Norfolk County Council; Felmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Social Work Manager or Senior Practitioner for a hybrid role in Felmingham. This position involves strong leadership and guiding a diverse team while ensuring high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will champion a strengths-based approach and ensure compliance with care budgets. Support for continuous professional development and a £2,000 welcome payment for qualified applicants are included. This role offers flexibility, collaboration, and a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

£2,000 welcome payment

Protected CPD time

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a Social Work Manager or Senior Practitioner.
• Strong leadership abilities and a commitment to quality service delivery.
• Understanding of financial compliance and care budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and a clear social work voice within an integrated system.
• Champion a person-centred, strengths-based approach.
• Guide staff to deliver outstanding services.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

If you're an experienced Social Work Manager or a Senior Practitioner ready for the next step, we want to hear from you. You'll play a key role in shaping practice, supporting transformation and ensuring high-quality outcomes for the people we serve.

As Team Manager, you'll provide strong leadership and a clear social work voice within an integrated system. This is a hybrid role requiring a strong presence alongside your teams, fostering collaboration and supporting our journey towards an Integrated Care System.

You'll champion Human Learning Systems, embedding a person‑centred, strengths‑based approach that drives innovation and continuous improvement. Alongside this, you'll ensure financial compliance and adherence to purchase of care budgets, balancing quality and sustainability.

You'll join a committed, supportive local management team, lead on key locality portfolio areas, and guide a diverse staff group to deliver outstanding services. In return, you'll receive excellent support and supervision to help you thrive.

At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees' learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half‑day per month for continuing professional development and training. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work‑life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We offer a £2,000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers/Occupational Therapists (grade J and above), Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should you leave within two years of employment. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.