Description
The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £54,636 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.
We're excited to be recruiting an Assistant Team Manager (Social Work-qualified) to join our vibrant and supportive Epsom & Ewell Locality Team based at Epsom Library in Epsom. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated group of professional and friendly staff who are passionate about delivering high-quality Adult Social Care.
This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office for two days per week, working within the communities we serve, and working from home.
Our Offer to You
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. A generous local government salary related pension
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
6. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
7. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
8. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
9. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
As Assistant Team Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping practice, supporting staff development, and ensuring excellent outcomes for our residents.
You'll be part of a well-established leadership structure, recognised across the service for its impact and value. We offer a nurturing and inclusive environment, where your leadership will help others grow and thrive. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and senior management, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement.
The Epsom & Ewell Team is known for its dynamic, strengths-based approach to Adult Social Care. We pride ourselves on being responsive, supportive, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for our residents. Regular supervision, peer support, and a culture of learning are central to how we work.
Key responsibilities as an Assistant Team Manager include:
10. Providing professional supervision and guidance to team members
11. Managing the day-to-day operations of a busy locality team
12. Responding flexibly and quickly to the changing needs that arise in a high-pressure locality team environment
13. Supporting staff development and performance
14. Ensuring safeguarding vulnerable adults' procedures are followed effectively
15. Providing management that supports and promotes Surrey County Council's Equality and Diversity policy
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with :
16. A professional social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
17. Significant post-qualification experience, including experience in a social care setting, and an excellent understanding of the social care and health agendas
18. Applied knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act and NHS Continuing Healthcare Framework
19. Effective knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults' procedures
20. Excellent communication skills that enable you to successfully manage a team and develop relationships
21. Examples of when you have provided effective professional supervision to less experienced colleagues
22. A track record in inter-agency, partnership working
23. Strong commitment to achieving positive, strengths-based outcomes that promote maximum community inclusion, and personal choice and control
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
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The job advert closes at 23:59 on 05/10/2025 with interviews planned to follow.
Contact Us
We look forward to receiving your application,