Job Description
Assistant Team Manager – Learning Disabilities & TransitionsLocation: Tameside CouncilContract: Full-time | 36 hours per week | Hybrid (up to 2 days WFH – including Wednesdays)DescriptionTameside Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Team Manager to join our Learning Disabilities and Autism (LD&A) Team, supporting young people through key transitions into adulthood. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver person-centred, legally compliant, and high-impact social care services.If you’re driven by quality, collaboration, and making a lasting difference to people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.Responsibilities
* Support the Team Manager in the day-to-day leadership, development and supervision of the LD & Transitions team.
* Oversee the transition planning process for young people with LD and/or Autism, ensuring timely and effective support.
* Supervise and support social workers, including authorising care and support plans.
* Promote best practice in line with legal frameworks and local procedures.
* Lead on quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, families, and service users to ensure a joined-up approach.
* Ensure effective implementation of safeguarding practices and adherence to the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act.
* Support recruitment, induction, and continuous development of team members.
* Manage team resources and contribute to budget planning and monitoring.
* Contribute to service development and strategic planning through data and feedback.
Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
* Significant experience working within Adult Social Care, particularly with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Transitions.
* Proven experience of supervising staff and authorising support plans.
* Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities, legal frameworks, and safeguarding legislation.
* Knowledge of court work and managing complex multi-agency cases.
How to ApplyIf you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email your CV to .ukIf this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would be a great fit, refer them and receive a £350 referral bonus!The benefits of working with SCS:
* A dedicated social work consultant as your single point of contact
* £350 referral bonuses
* Access to an exclusive range of roles across the UK
* Twice-weekly payroll
* PAYE and Ltd options available
* Annual training budget of up to £250 + CPD courses
* Loyalty bonuses and fast-track DBS checks at no cost