Team Manager - Ref: SS03826

. Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking a Team Manager in the Prevention and Early Intervention Team within the Pathway to Independence Service. This role provides operational leadership to a multi-disciplinary team and drives performance to deliver person-centred outcomes for adults in Walsall.

You will work with Occupational Therapists, Social Care staff and health partners, ensuring high-quality practice, strong safeguarding, and efficient use of resources while promoting prevention and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong governance, safeguarding, and safeguarding commitments.
• Ability to drive performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Oversee performance management and resource planning.
• Ensure high-quality practice and compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job DescriptionTeam Manager - Ref: SS03826Grade: G12; Salary Range: £55,662 - £59,490Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred services that promote independence and improve outcomes for adults in Walsall? Do you have the leadership skills and ambition to inspire a team, drive performance, and lead positive change?We are seeking for a Team Manager within our Prevention and Early Intervention Team, part of the Pathway to Independence Service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic, therapy-led service focused on enabling adults to maximise their independence, reduce reliance on long-term care and support, and achieve outcomes that matter to them.As Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership, performance management, and professional support to a multi-disciplinary team. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality practice, effective resource management, and compliance with statutory responsibilities and legislative requirements. Working closely with Occupational Therapists, Assistants, Social Care staff, health partners, and wider stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping services that promote prevention, early intervention, strength-based practice, and safeguarding.We are looking for a motivated and innovative leader who can build strong partnerships, support workforce development, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a clear focus on delivering excellent outcomes for the people of Walsall. If you are committed to empowering people to live independently and want to be part of a forward-thinking, therapy-led service, we would welcome your application.Closing Date: 20th September 2026View: Job Description and Employee SpecificationThis post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas. For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).

About Us

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.

Living in Walsall

Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.