Team Manager

Suffolk County Council; Stowmarket; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in Stowmarket is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Learning Disability and Autism East Team. The role involves overseeing social work teams, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality care delivery. Candidates must have a recognized social work qualification and strong leadership skills. This position offers flexible working options and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in learning disability and autism services.
• Valid Social Work England registration required.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of social care professionals.
• Promote continuous learning and development.
• Ensure statutory duties under relevant legislation are met.

Skills

Leadership skills

Social work qualification

Collaboration

Innovative approaches

Knowledge of Care Act

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Job description

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Kingsfield Centre, Chilton Way, Stowmarket IP14 1SZ
• Salary: £48,163- £58,850 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Team Manager to lead our Learning Disability and Autism East Team. Whether you're a Senior Practitioner or Social Worker ready to progress, or an established Team Manager seeking a new challenge, we want to hear from you.

Your role and responsibilities

Our Learning Disability and Autism Team and Transitions Team are part of a dynamic and evolving service that puts people first. We work creatively and collaboratively to support adults with learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilling, independent lives.

This role leads area social work teams and supports senior management in delivering high-quality, integrated adult social care across Suffolk. You'll work with key partners to ensure joined-up, accessible services and better outcomes.

Collaborating with Operations and Partnerships Managers, Area Directors, County Councillors, and health leaders, you'll help deliver strategic priorities. You'll lead to deliver the highest standards of social care, reablement, mental health, and therapy services for the people of Suffolk.

As Team Manager, you'll

• lead and support a dedicated team of social care professionals and other multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, accessible, high-quality care
• promote a culture of continuous learning and development
• ensure statutory duties are met under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983 (2007)
• work closely with partners across health, advocacy, and community services.

You will need

• a recognised social work qualification and valid Social Work England registration
• proven experience in learning disability and autism services and multi-agency collaboration
• strong leadership skills and the ability to guide teams through change
• a commitment to risk-positive, strengths-based practice
• an interest in innovative approaches, including digital solutions.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word) (JPP). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The team embraces a strengths-based approach, guided by the Signs of Safety and Wellbeing model. We focus on empowering individuals by building on their existing strengths, helping them achieve their goals and live more independently.

Our teams include a Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, and Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioners - a group of passionate, supportive, and welcoming professionals. We currently operate a hybrid working model, offering flexibility between home and office-based work.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Fiona Raffe (she/her) for a casual conversation about the Learning Disability and Autism (East) Team. You can reach her by calling 01473 263246 or emailing [e-mail]

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word)

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of the JPP.

• You should use the Supporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 1 October 2025.

Interview date: 9 October 2025

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).