Post Ref: CC714
Please note: At risk or redeployee applicants may be given priority.
About Calderdale’s Adult Services And Wellbeing
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for people in Calderdale? Would you be interested in expanding and developing your career in Adult Social Care? If so, you could be the person we are looking for.
An opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader to join the Learning Disability and Neurodiversity Team. The Learning Disability and Neurodiversity Team are motivated to support people to protect their right to live their life to the fullest and have made significant improvements in how we support people to ensure their voice is heard and they meet their own goals. We embed the MCA and Disability rights throughout our work with people who need our support services and ensure no one is at risk of abuse or neglect. We work closely with individuals, families and multiagency partners.
You will support the team to provide timely and robust responses to referrals and support with duty management and supervision of our staff team. It is a great opportunity for an experienced Team Leader or Level 3 social worker who wants to take their first step into a management role. You will require extensive knowledge and working experience of The Care Act 2014, Safeguarding and Mental Capacity legislation; we undertake complex court work and lead with multi-agency meetings.
You will have post-qualification experience including a professional Social Work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, Social Work degree or equivalent registered with Social Work England), have a Practice Educator certificate, or BIA, or have completed the portfolio for Level 3 award, or already be an experienced Team Leader who wants to be part of one of our growing teams.
Your new role
You will be mainly office based to support your team at The Shay Stadium, in Halifax. You will have a joint responsibility with the Team Manager for staff within the team, ensuring performance management, regulatory compliance, and service delivery, ensuring service priorities are met and taking responsibility as required in the absence of the Team Manager. You will be a proactive worker who has a proven record of working under pressure and supporting other staff members.
Your responsibilities will also include:
* Working collaboratively across the Council, with partners and statutory and voluntary agencies, to ensure a joined-up approach.
* Line management and supervision of Social Workers and Service Coordinators.
* Be part of developing and supporting the team to challenge stereotypes and be creative and responsive, and to value the people we support.
* Show an understanding of court work and legislation that protects our most vulnerable people whilst maintaining their autonomy and promoting independence.
* Be an integral part of the team, reliable and approachable.
About You
To apply, you need to be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration and with significant post-qualification experience and knowledge of the Care Act 2014. You will also hold an additional post qualifying qualification such as Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor and/or Approved Mental Health Professional or be willing to work towards this within a specified time frame or have experience of being a team leader.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing date and interviews
Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026
Interviews: 10th March 2026
How to apply: Apply online, ensure you cross reference the person specification and tell us within the relevant section how you meet the person spec.
We always encourage potential applicants to contact us for an informal and confidential chat:
Linda Burchell
Fiona Gordon
We may utilise digital interview methods.
Vision and inclusion
As part of our Vision, Calderdale Council recognises the climate emergency and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from communities under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
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