Team Manager Housing Adaptations

Tameside Council; Dukinfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Team Manager to lead the Housing Adaptations & ICES Team. You will oversee the delivery of housing adaptations funded through the Disabled Facilities Grant, manage processes, and support Occupational Therapists. Strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to co-production with residents are essential. The role involves hybrid working with office-based days, contributing to empowering residents to live independently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing housing adaptations or similar services.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to build effective multi‑agency partnerships.
• Excellent communication and report writing abilities.
• Knowledge of data systems for monitoring performance and ensuring quality.
• A commitment to co‑production with residents and partners to shape services that truly meet community needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Housing Adaptations & ICES Team.
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of adaptations funded through the Disabled Facilities Grant.
• Manage processes and support Occupational Therapists.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Managing housing adaptations or similar services

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Excellent communication and report writing

Knowledge of data systems for performance monitoring

Commitment to co-production with residents

Job description

Are you passionate about improving lives and creating inclusive communities? This is your opportunity to lead a team dedicated to delivering high quality housing adaptations and equipment services that empower residents to live independently. As a Team Manager, you will oversee the Housing Adaptations & ICES Team, ensuring timely and effective delivery of adaptations funded through the Disabled Facilities Grant. You will manage processes, support Occupational Therapists, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Your leadership will be key in driving service excellence and positive outcomes for residents across Tameside.

• Proven experience in managing housing adaptations or similar services.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to build effective multi‑agency partnerships.
• Excellent communication and report writing abilities.
• Knowledge of data systems for monitoring performance and ensuring quality.
• A commitment to co‑production with residents and partners to shape services that truly meet community needs.

This role requires a minimum of two to three days office‑based work, with the remainder delivered through hybrid working arrangements. Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.