Sandwell Council
Social Care Team Manager
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Job Title: Social Care Team Manager
Grade/Salary: Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Pattern: Monday – Sunday, 37 hours (as per rota)
Location: Sandwell (Various locations)
Closing Date: 26/07/2026
Sandwell Council’s Adult Social Care Division is seeking a Social Care Team Manager to join its Hospital and Intermediate Care Team on a full-time, permanent basis based from its Oldbury office. The organisation is operating to a hybrid working model.
The post requires a highly motivated and experienced individual to support and develop a busy team, where you will provide exceptional leadership and operational oversight. SMBC is committed to ensuring positive outcomes for residents of Sandwell by supporting and promoting individuals' well-being, rights, and independence, which requires a dedicated and passionate manager to drive this mission forward.
This is a key leadership role for an experienced manager who can provide professional support, strategic guidance, and inspire a team of dedicated social workers and practitioners to deliver high-quality, strength-based, and person-centred care and support services.
About the Role
- Leading, managing, developing, and motivating a team to drive performance and meet key objectives.
- Implementing operational strategy and developmental plans as well as providing operational leadership within the service area.
- Leading in the project management of key developments as identified by the Operational Head.
- Contributing to the management of change and communication strategies.
- Ensuring effective communication and consultation with partners, carers, Service Users, and other stakeholders.
- Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Service Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities, and aptitudes.
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About You
- Social Work Qualification (DipSw, Social Work Degree, or equivalent) as well as being Registered with Social Work England.
- Extensive post Social Work qualification practice and experience within a relevant Adult Social Care setting.
- Demonstrable experience or involvement in managing large and complex budgets.
- Proven experience of working in a senior setting with leadership and supervisory responsibility.
- Experience of partnership working.
- Experience of working to improve performance.
- Experience in managing change.
- Knowledge of the principles of sound financial management and budgetary processes and controls.
- Substantial knowledge of a range of relevant legislation and guidance and its application in practice.
Why Sandwell Council?
At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.
To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell
How to Apply
To be considered for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement to Imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.
We place equality, diversity, and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported, and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.
If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at EDI_Team@sandwell.gov.uk.
If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.
If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact Imran_butt@sandwell.gov.uk.
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