Team Manager
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- Suffolk County Council - Riverside Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0EQ - Hybrid
- 46670 - 57025 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Were passionate about improving the future for our communities and were looking for a dedicated and experienced Team Manager to lead our Learning Disability and Autism North Team.
Whether youre a Senior Practitioner or Social Worker ready to take the next step or an established Team Manager seeking a fresh challenge wed love to hear from you.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
Based at Riverside Lowestoft youll lead a dynamic team that supports adults with learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilling independent lives.
In this role you will:
- lead and inspire a team of committed social care professionals
- champion a culture of continuous learning and development
- ensure statutory duties are met under the Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 (2007)
- collaborate with partners across health advocacy and community services
- drive innovation and explore digital solutions to enhance service delivery
Every day youll make a meaningful difference in peoples lives while developing your own leadership journey.
You will need:
- a recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration
- experience in Learning Disability and Autism services and multi-agency working
- strong leadership skills and the ability to guide teams through change
- a commitment to risk-positive strengths-based practice
- curiosity and openness to innovative approaches
Even if you dont meet every requirement we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are excited to hear from people with diverse experiences and perspectives.
The team
Our Learning Disability and Autism North Team is a passionate supportive group that embraces a strengths-based approach guided by the Signs of Safety and Wellbeing model. We empower individuals by building on their strengths and helping them achieve their goals.
The team includes a Team Manager Senior Practitioner Social Workers and Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioners. We operate a hybrid working model offering flexibility between home and office-based work.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contactFiona Raffe(she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling0or emailing.
How to apply
Step 1 -Read theJob and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile section of the JPP.
You should use theSupporting Statement template.
Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us at 0 or.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling 0. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 27 July 2025.
Interview date: 1 August 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
