Team Manager Ref SS02025

Team Manager Community Enablement Team - Ref: SS02025

Grade: G12 - Salary up to 59 490 per annum

About the Team

The new Community Enablement Team is part of our new approach to Adult Social Care and is one element of our Pathway to Independence Service alongside our Community Reablement and Prevention and Early Intervention teams.

Enablement is a therapy led team with a focus on younger adults with learning disabilities mental health needs or who are neurodivergent supporting them through a programme of enablement to maximise their independence and achieve their individual outcomes.

What are we looking for

As Team Manager you will be leading and managing a team of Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapy Assistants and Enablement Officers who will provide short term support to people in their own homes

You will ensure the Service is delivered in line with best practice relevant legislation and national and local policy and that the outcomes and wellbeing of people accessing the Service is maximised.

You will work closely with other professionals and agencies to co-ordinate the Enablement Service with other elements of the wider system and promote a culture of person centredness empowerment independence and choice.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A relevant professional qualification and registration with the appropriate regulatory body.
• Significant experience of working with younger adults with learning disabilities mental health needs or who are neurodivergent.
• Proven experience of managing supervising and developing staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of enablement strengths based assessment personalisation and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure prioritise and manage conflicting demand.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

What we can offer:

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangements and Flexible Working/Flexi Time Policies to support you in meeting the needs of the business and maintaining a good work/life balance.
• Reimbursement of HCPC or Social Work England registration fees.

If you would like to know more about this role please contact: Sue Lloyd Group Manager on or email

Closing Date for applications: 14th November 2025

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

Important note: When completing your online application form you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

This post is covered by the Governments Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.

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