Team Manager - Learning Disability Team - Ref: SS06825 G12: £55,662 - £59,490 per annum. What are we looking for? Whether you are an experienced Team Manager looking for a high-performing environment, or a Advance Practitioner/Assistant Team Manager ready to take that next ambitious step into management, this is the role for you. You will be leading a well-established, stable, and dedicated Learning Disability team in Adult Social Care made up of professionals who are proud of the work they do. We operate a Named Worker Model ensuring that the people we support receive continuity, strength based and person-centered approach that truly makes a difference About the job: This is an incredibly exciting time to join us. While our foundations are strong, we aren’t standing still. We are currently embarking on a proactive improvement journey. You will have the autonomy to: Refine our practice models. Incorporate the latest innovations in LD support. Lead a team that is already engaged and eager to excel. About you: The Aspiring Manager: You are a Advance Practitioner/Assistant Team Manager with a deep understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and LD practice. You’re ready for more responsibility and want a supportive environment to transition into leadership. The Experienced Leader: You’ve been a Team Manager before and you’re looking for a team that "gets it." You want to focus on high-level practice improvement rather than constant crisis management. What you can expect: Stability: A team with low turnover and a wealth of experience. Model of Practice: Commitment to the Named Worker model. Growth: A clear pathway for your own professional development as you lead our improvement in Learning Disability. Read more about our benefits at https://go.walsall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-/benefits-of-working-for-us If you would like to know more about this role, please contact: Liam Perry - Group Manager, 07780 909 577 or Donna Gyde - Head of Service 07388 998 502 View Job Description and Employee Specification Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time. At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ - reflects your own voice. Closing date for applications: 12th April 2026