Team Manager

inploi; Tameside; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Tameside seeks an experienced Team Manager to lead its Neighbourhood Social Work Teams. This role focuses on supporting adults to live independently at home, enhancing team performance, and ensuring high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have a social work qualification, significant experience in adult care, and strong leadership skills. This permanent role offers a salary between £51,356 and £54,495 based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Regular supervision and CPD opportunities

Supportive senior leadership

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in Adult Social Care, including complex case management.
• Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of social care professionals to meet performance targets.
• Oversee care assessments, safeguarding inquiries, and case management.
• Promote a learning culture within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Social Work expertise

Decision-making

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level qualification

Social Work qualification

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade J. Scale 40 - £51,356 to Scale 43 - £54,495 with a professional bar at SCP 41 £52,413**

Hours Per Week: 36hours

Base Location: Ashton Primary Care Centre

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and forwardthinking Team Manager to lead one of our Neighbourhood Social Work Teams. Our aim is to support people to live well at home, this is an exciting opportunity to shape strengths-based practice, drive highquality performance, and support a motivated team delivering excellent outcomes for adults and carers.

You’ll play a key role in our integrated neighbourhood model, working closely with health partners, community organisations, and voluntary sector colleagues to ensure people receive timely, person-centred support.

We’re looking for someone who brings both professional expertise and compassionate leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership to a team of Assistant Team Managers, Social Workers, Social Care assessors, community care officers and business support.
• Oversee the delivery of Care Act assessments, Safeguarding enquiries, reviews, and complex casework.
• Ensure high quality practice through supervision, coaching, and reflective discussions.
• Monitor performance, workflow, and statutory timescales, using data to drive improvement.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external partners across the neighbourhood.
• Contribute to service development, transformation projects, and continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of learning, accountability, and strengths-based working.

About You

You will need:

• Qualification-Degree level or equivalent
• A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in Adult Social Care, including complex case management.
• A strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Safeguarding.
• Proven leadership skills, including supervision and team development.
• Confidence in decision-making, risk management, and problem-solving.
• A commitment to high standards, innovation, and positive outcomes for the people that we support.

We offer supportive senior leadership and collaborative team culture. Regular supervision and CPD opportunities. A chance to shape neighbourhood practice and influence service improvement.

About Us

Message from Stephanie Butterworth, Director of Adults Services at Tameside Council.

“I’ve worked here for many years now and I’m proud of the work that we do together, ensuring people in our borough are living a good life.”

“Our vision is one which sees people living well in the place they call home, where they are supported to be a part of their local communities to live long, healthy and fulfilled lives.”

“One way I regularly connect and listen to our workforce is through my monthly staff drop‑in with our Principal Social Worker. This is an opportunity to create dedicated time for staff to share ideas, team updates and network across our services. It’s amazing to hear during sessions that they really value being part of Team Tameside and the opportunities that we bring, so we can make sure that they are part of delivering our ambition for the people we support.”

“Working in Adult Social Care is a rewarding and fulfilling career choice, where you can really make a difference to people’s lives every day. We will support you to develop and fulfil your potential and create space for you to reflect and grow. We are dedicated to breaking barriers, so our workforce is rich with experience and understanding, always building and championing social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.”

People are always at the heart of everything we do, if our vision sounds like something you want to be part of, we offer a warm welcome to join us here at Team Tameside.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

• Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above AND a management qualification, AND
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND
• Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND
• Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

If you would like further information about this post please contact via e‑mail details below:
Lei-Anne Granger, Service unit Manager- Lei‑[e-mail]

Supporting Documents

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