Team Manager - Adult Social Care

Wokingham Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is looking for a Team Manager for Adult Social Care to supervise a team and ensure compliance with relevant laws. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary of £57,870 - £61,269 and a variety of employee benefits, including generous annual leave and a local government pension scheme. The ideal candidate will have a Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex situations.

Benefits

31 days annual leave (rising to 36 after 5 years)

Local government pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Onsite gym access

Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Registration with appropriate Body (SWE/HCPC) required.
• Ability to lead and support staff in a changing environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational activity of a social care team.
• Ensure collaborative work with stakeholders using multi-agency frameworks.
• Accountability for governance and adherence to legislation within the team.
• Support and manage staff through periods of transformation.

Skills

Ability to manage others in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrable communication skills

Knowledge of legal and policy frameworks

Ability to make complex judgments under pressure

Education

Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

Team Manager - Adult Social Care

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £57,870 - £61,269 per annum, plus benefits
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 05/10/2025 at 23:00

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Team Manager – Adult Social Care to join our Award-Winning Adult Social Care Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Team Manager, you will work within the East Social Care Team undertaking direct work with customers who have a learning or physical disability, a long-term condition, who are young carers, people transitioning into adulthood and older people.

You will ensure that all work undertaken within the team is in accordance with relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies and procedures to promote and ensure wellbeing, independence and safety. You will provide leadership, management, and support to the team, ensuring that performance and quality standards are met, delivering a culture of partnership to ensure collaborative working with all stakeholders.

The main aim of the service is to enable people to live safely in the community, maximising their strengths and abilities to live as independently as they can, and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they wish to and are able to.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, and a service that currently scores third highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• A range of local & lifestyle discounts
• Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
• Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
• And much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day operational activity of a social care team.
• Ensure the team works collaboratively with all stakeholders by ensuring appropriate use of multi-agency frameworks and meetings.
• To be accountable for ensuring statutory Duties concerning Adult Safeguarding activity undertaken within the team are effectively discharged in accordance with Sec 42 Care Act 2014 and Pan Berkshire Policies & Procedures.
• To be accountable for governance of all activity within the team to ensure adherence to legislation, effective application of Policies & Procedures, and that all statutory requirements and Professional Standards are met, with issues arising being addressed in the appropriate manner.
• To use effective leadership skills, to effectively support and manage staff during periods of transformation and change.
• Lead and be accountable for all aspects of management of staff within a social care team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification. Including registration with appropriate Body (SWE/HCPC).
• Ability to manage others in a fast-paced Environment.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate and work with people at a range of levels, across a range of situations and settings.
• Knowledge of the legal and policy framework in relation to the role.
• Ability to make non routine and complex judgements, including when under pressure, and escalating as and when appropriate.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.