Job Overview
Deputy Social Care Manager
* Location: Tewkesbury Borough Council Offices, Tewkesbury
* Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 per annum
* Hours per week: 37.00 (permanent employment)
* Closing date: 05/05/2026
* Requisition number: 14031
About the Role
The Deputy Social Care Manager supports the Integrated Social Care Manager and oversees day‑to‑day team operations, ensuring supervision, workload management, quality assurance and effective deployment of budget, staff and resources. The role blends frontline practice with strategic planning and team leadership within a multidisciplinary environment.
About You
We are seeking a candidate with line management experience and a proven track record of leading social work teams in statutory or adult social care settings. The ideal applicant will demonstrate:
* Substantial experience with vulnerable adults or comparable statutory health or social care experience.
* Strong leadership skills, able to model engagement and support across challenging circumstances, including collaboration with partner agencies and stakeholders.
* Experience conducting line management duties such as appraisals and formal performance management.
* Ability to make financial decisions within allocated team budgets.
* Updated knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and procedures affecting adult social care.
Inspirational leadership, ability to build strong internal and external relationships, and a commitment to the council’s values are essential.
Qualifications
Suitable candidates will possess:
* Experience delivering line management and supervision.
* Understanding of the statutory health and adult social care framework.
* Knowledge of budget management in a care setting.
* Current awareness of legislation and policy in adult social care.
What We Offer
* 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after five years of service, plus bank holidays.
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Free parking at the Tewkesbury office.
* Agile working: a mix of office and home.
* Robust supervision and training, including licences to Adults CCINFORM and mandatory training.
* Employee discount schemes and savings programmes.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with confidential support available 24/7.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Access to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network.
EEO Statement
Gloucestershire County Council is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all, including people with diverse personal circumstances. We will consider reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities and provide support through our disability confident pledge where appropriate.
Application Process
Apply early to secure your place. Direct questions about your application or the role can be sent in e‑mail to recruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk. The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and requires a clear right to work in the UK.
Other Information
The council cannot currently offer sponsorship. We expect all staff to handle the role’s customer‑facing responsibilities with fluent spoken English, in line with the Immigration Act 2016.
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