Team Manager (Redeployment 23625)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary: 48163 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council we are committed to making a real difference to the people and communities we serve supporting residents to live independent fulfilling lives.

We are looking for a Team Leader to take forward our Sensing Change service - a specialist team supporting people with sight and/or hearing loss across Suffolk.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing passionate team and shape a service that delivers meaningful outcomes every day.

Your role and responsibilities

As Team Manager for Sensing Change you will provide strong visible leadership to a skilled and specialist workforce ensuring the delivery of high-quality social work rehabilitation and support for people with sight and/or hearing loss across Suffolk.

You will lead with confidence in a complex and evolving environment driving a culture of innovation quality and continuous improvement. With a clear focus on person-centred and strengths-based practice you will support your team to deliver positive outcomes and promote independence for the people we work with.

Working collaboratively across systems you will build effective partnerships with colleagues in health social care and the voluntary sector to ensure joined-up responsive services.

You will also be responsible for ensuring statutory duties are consistently met to a high standard while effectively managing demand resources and budgets to deliver a sustainable and high-performing service.

You will need

• A relevant Social Work or Rehabilitation qualification.
• Leadership experience within Adult Social Care
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act.
• An understanding of sensory loss.
• Experience of managing budgets and delivering service improvement.
• A commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP) which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert.

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

Sensing Change is a highly skilled and experienced team supporting adults with sight and/or hearing loss often with complex needs. The team plays a vital role in enabling people to maintain independence and improve their quality of life.

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 our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Jenny Blades for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement answering the following question below (no more than 500 words). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).

Describe how your skills experience and behaviours make you well suited to this role giving specific examples that demonstrate how you meet the key requirements and how you would add value to the team

Please note: Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please see our How to Apply page.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidanceto understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately your application may not be progressed.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at or. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 27 May 2026.

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