Assistant Team Manager

This is your chance to thrive in a team that will empower you to become the Assistant Team Manager you have always aspired to be.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Team Manager to join our Disabilities and Mental Health KIT Team within Adult Social Care. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide leadership and operational management support to a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred social work for adults, carers and families.

As an Assistant Team Manager, you will:

• Ensure Keeping in Touch conversations are prioritised and of a high quality.
• Promote a positive, high performing and dynamic team culture.
• Effectively manage competing demands within a fast-paced environment.
• Lead or contribute to projects aimed at improving review processes and outcomes.
• Manage workflow, demand, and risk in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2015, wider legal frameworks and our internal Waiting Well Policy.
• Champion strengths-based, person-centred practice and ensure safeguarding interventions are timely and effective.
• Provide direct line management, supervision, and coaching to team members.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance monitoring, and service development.
• Work collaboratively with partners across health, education, housing, and voluntary sectors to achieve the best outcomes for adults, carers and their families.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in complex social work with adults with Disabilities and Mental Health needs, their families and carers, including safeguarding adults and systemic interventions.
• Strong management and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Project management skills along with experience in quality assurance activity.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Human Rights Act 1998.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

You will:

• Be a Social Work England registered Social Worker with significant post-qualification experience.
• Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or an equivalent post qualifying pathway.
• Be a Practice Educator, Best Interests Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional.
• Have a vision for your own development.

Ready to thrive? Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Fantastic learning opportunities, including access to Research in Practice for Adults (RiPfA).
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• We’ll cover your Social Work England fees and reimburse your Blue Light card membership fees.
• Be part of a workplace that celebrates and prioritises equality and diversity, with four vibrant employee networks and equality forums.
• A strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance, with access to a robust Employee Assistance Programme and a wide range of wellbeing resources.
• Supportive working arrangements, which includes some home working.
• Be part of a forward-thinking council committed to innovation, inclusion, and positive outcomes for adults and carers.

To find out more about us why not take a look at our website: www.wolvessocialworkjobs.com

Interview Process:

The selection process will consist of:

• Formal panel interview including presentation will take place W/C 27th July 2026.
• Interviews may involve members of our Adult Voice and Choice co-production group.

For further information on these posts please contact: Sara Fosbrook (Disabilities Team manager) sara.fosbrook@wolverhampton.gov.uk or Laura Carter (Disabilities Service Manager) laura.carter@wolverhampton.gov.uk

If you have applied for multiple Assistant Team Manager roles and your application is successful, we’ll invite you to interview for the position that best matches your skills and experience.

You will be notified about the outcome of your application form as soon as possible after the closing date.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027:

The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies, employee benefits and much more please click here.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

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