Team Manager| Adult Social Care Team | Milton Keynes | £42 - £45 per hour

Tripod Partners; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An experienced staffing agency is seeking a Team Manager for Adult Social Care in Milton Keynes. This role involves leading a team to provide high-quality, person-centred services for adults with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in adult social work, and leadership experience. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £42 - £45. Contact details provided for more information.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to various job opportunities

Free DBS and compliance service

£500 referral fees

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial role within adult social care.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
• Ability to guide and develop unqualified staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team supporting adults with complex needs.
• Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014.
• Monitor team performance and manage service budgets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of adult social work practice

Performance management

Job description

Team Manager - Adult Social Care - Milton Keynes- £42 - £45 ph

• Job Title: Team Manager – Adult Social Care
• Location: Milton Keynes
• Pay Rate: £42 - £45per hour
• Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
• Working Hours: Full-time

About the Role:

Milton Keynes Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Team Manager to lead a team within Adult Social Care. This role is ideal for a strong leader with in-depth knowledge of adult social work practice, legislation, and performance management.

You will oversee a team supporting adults with complex needs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services that promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visible, day-to-day leadership and operational management
• Offer clear direction, supervision, and line management to the Deputy Team Manager and frontline staff
• Ensure the teams provide high-quality, person-centred assessments, reviews, and care planning in line with the Care Act 2014
• Quality check and approve assessments, care plans, and contact forms to ensure compliance with statutory duties and internal policies
• Oversee and monitor team performance, workload allocation, and workflow systems
• Support and guide unqualified staff, offering professional expertise and development opportunities
• Ensure effective management and monitoring of service budgets, supporting cost-effective care provision
• Develop strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners (e.g., health services, care providers)
• Contribute to service development, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fees

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892or [e-mail]