Let's Make Warwickshire the Best It Can Be!
Job Type:Part Time 22.2 hours/3 days
About Us:
In Warwickshire, working with people is our passion. We always 'start with strengths' with our residents and our team. Our Social Care and Support Service is committed to maximising strengths to enable adults to achieve their desired outcomes, meet their needs, and improve or maintain their wellbeing.
Our Learning Disability Team is committed to supporting individuals in leading fulfilling and independent lives. We are looking for someone who shares our passion and is committed, enthusiastic and dedicated about improving outcomes for adults with learning disabilities in Warwickshire.
Job Description:
As the Team Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Learning Disability Team. You will ensure that our services are delivered effectively and efficiently, meeting the needs and outcomes of our customers and their carers and adhering to statutory duties and all relevant policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a team of social workers and social care practitioners, providing supervision, annual appraisal, guidance and support.
* The provision of management of casework relating to Adult Social Care, including handling complex cases and providing expert advice and support to team members involving adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. This will encompass Adult Safeguarding, Transition, Transforming Care, Continuing Healthcare, and customers subject to Section 117.
* Manage and supervise all interventions by Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners through caseload management, supporting and developing staff, and managing performance.
* Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money.
* Foster strong partnerships with other agencies, service providers, and stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
What We Offer:
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Comprehensive benefits package including staff discounts, car lease scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, coaching and counselling, agile working, flexible base locations, generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional annual leave and good quality supervision and peer support.
* Continuous Professional Development opportunities delivered by our Service Development and Assurance Team, including Chartered Management Institute (CMI) apprenticeships for those wishing to develop into senior management roles.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Flexible working arrangements.
Please refer to the recruitment pack link below for further details on the wide range of teams and employment opportunities within our Social Care and Support service.
Recruitment Pack
To find out more about working with our Adult Social Care team, please click on the link below:
Work in adult social care – Warwickshire County Council
For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification below;
Team Manager
Working for Warwickshire –This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels?valued, included, safe, supported,?and?welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!?
At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.
Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'
The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
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Additional Information
Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
For further information about this role please contact Sharon Newell, Service Manager, via +447880022979 or sharonnewell@warwickshire.gov.uk
We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We don't want to keep you waiting so we will be starting the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for any updates on your application.
Closing date: 21st July 2025
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See?more
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