Team Manager

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:Haverhill Health Centre Camps Road Haverhill CB9 8HF - Hybrid
• Salary:48163 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:37 hours per weekflexible working options available
• Contract:Fixed Term or Secondment until 30 September 2026

Were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things. As aTeam Managerin the Haverhill Adult Social Care Team youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Your role and responsibilities

This is a key role within the organisation the post holder will lead and manage the Adult Social Care practitioners within the Haverhill Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) this will ensure that the highest standards of health social care and reablement continues to be delivered within the locality.

In addition the role supports the Locality Lead in achieving successful integration between health and social care by working collaboratively with stakeholders and partners across the system with the aim of delivering improved outcomes for people in Suffolk. Building strong working relationships with all key partners is essential ensuring that health and social care services are well-connected and accessible to those who need them.

You will:

• Provide daily oversight in managing complex decisions applying advanced analytical and interpretive skills to evaluate multiple service delivery options and ensure they align with assessed needs.
• Lead the strategic application of professional ethics embedding legal principles and human rights considerations into high-level decision-making processes.
• Promote a culture that empowers individuals and communities to exercise autonomy and self-determination while maintaining a balanced approach to safeguarding responsibilities.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Haverhill Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) is a busy supportive team that covers Haverhill and surrounding villages. We work closely with colleagues from community health the voluntary and community sector housing NSFT and the wider multidisciplinary team to support adults of all ages remain as independent for as long as possible whilst ensuring their safety and wellbeing. We are committed to ensuring that the adults we support are the centre of all we do this requires us to be able to think creatively to ensure adults receive the best possible support that works for them.

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 contactVictoria Carter(she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by callingor emailing

If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read theJob and Person Profile (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 the Supporting Statement template
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling .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 9 November 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