Assistant Team Manager

Assistant Team Manager – Disabilities Team

Salary - Grade 8 / £52,413 - £56,730 pro rata (£26,206.50 - £28,365.00)

Hours - 18.5 hours per week

Contract - Part time, permanent.

Location – Hybrid working and various locations in the city.

Working pattern: Wednesday 13:00 – 17:00, Thursday 8:30 – 17:00, Friday 08:30 – 16:30.

In Wolverhampton we are relentless in our ambition for people with care and support needs to live gloriously, ordinary lives, living in the place they call home, with the people and things they love, doing what matters to them.

We truly believe good social care can transform lives. If you share this vision, then we want to hear from you!

Why join us?

We’re not just another local authority. We’re a forward-thinking, responsive organisation with a clear vision: to empower our social workers to spend their time doing what matters most. Connecting with people and families to support them to live their idea of a good life.

We are proud of our:

Visible, supportive leadership: Our senior managers are approachable, responsive, and genuinely listen.

Strong social work development pathway: We offer a rich and responsive training programme tailored to the challenges of modern practice.

Use of innovative approaches that work for you and people we support: We’re embracing innovation and technology to free up your time for meaningful work and help people live more independently.

You’ll be joining us at a pivotal moment in our journey. We’ve reshaped our services into three new areas: Early Support, Ageing Well and Safeguarding, and Disabilities and Mental Health, based on what matters most to the people we support and the professionals who work with them, making sure people receive the right support, at the right time, by the right person.

This transformation is about more than structure; it’s about creating a service that’s fit for the future, focused on outcomes, and built on trust, respect, and collaboration. Help shape the future of Adult Social Care in Wolverhampton.

The Disabilities Team

Our Disabilities Team works with adults aged 18 and over, where one or more of the following applies, this is their primary presenting need, and there is an appearance of care and support needs:

• Has a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of learning disability and / or autism
• Has a physical disability which is considered to be long term / lifelong
• Has an acquired brain injury
• Has a sensory impairment

We also support individuals with the above who are:

• At risk of being, or who have been, involved with the criminal justice system.
• Young adults from 14 years old, in partnership with our colleagues in children’s social care, as part of preparing for adulthood.

Key priorities:

We follow a Three Conversations approach; utilising strengths-based, person-centred approach to consider: “What does a good life look like to you?”

We work collaboratively with people we support, families/ carer and partner agencies, to ensure the support we offer promotes choice, dignity, wellbeing, and independence.

You will be part of a forward-thinking, compassionate service that values your voice, nurtures your development, and champions your wellbeing, where no one day is the ever the same.

This is your chance to thrive in a team that will empower you to become the Assistant Team Manager you have always aspired to be.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Team Manager to join our Disabilities Team within Adult Social Care. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide leadership and operational management support to a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred social work for adults, carers and families.

As an Assistant Team Manager, you will:

• Provide direct line management, supervision, and coaching to team members.
• Support the Team Manager in managing workflow, demand, and risk in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2015, wider legal frameworks and our internal Waiting Well Policy.
• Champion strengths-based, person-centred practice and ensure safeguarding interventions are timely and effective.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance monitoring, and service development.
• Represent the service at meetings and deputise for the Team Manager when required.
• Work collaboratively with partners across health, education, housing, and voluntary sectors to achieve the best outcomes for adults, carers and their families.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in complex social work with adults with Disabilities, their families and carers, including safeguarding adults and systemic interventions.
• Strong management and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act `2005 and the Human Rights Act 1998.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

You will:

• Be a Social Work England registered Social Worker with significant post-qualification experience.
• Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or an equivalent post qualifying pathway.
• Be a Practice Educator, Best Interests Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional.

Have a vision for your own development.

Ready to thrive? Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

Fantastic learning opportunities, including access to Research in Practice for Adults (RiPfA).

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We’ll cover your Social Work England fees and reimburse your Blue Light card membership fees.

Be part of a workplace that celebrates and prioritises equality and diversity, with four vibrant employee networks and equality forums.

A strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance, with access to a robust Employee Assistance Programme and a wide range of wellbeing resources.

Supportive working arrangements, which includes some home working.

Be part of a forward-thinking council committed to innovation, inclusion, and positive outcomes for adults and carers. To find out more about us why not take a look at our website: www.wolvessocialworkjobs.com

Interview Process:

The selection process will consist of:

Formal panel interview including presentation will take place week commencing 6th July 2026.

Interviews may involve members of our Adult Voice and Choice co-production group.

For further information on these posts please contact: Sara Fosbrook (Disabilities Team manager) sara.fosbrook@wolverhampton.gov.uk or Laura Carter (Disabilities Service Manager) laura.carter@wolverhampton.gov.uk

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

You will be notified about the outcome of your application form as soon as possible after the closing date.

If you have applied for multiple Assistant Team Manager roles and your application is successful, we’ll invite you to interview for the position that best matches your skills and experience.

NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027:

The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies, employee benefits and much more please click here.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here

Employment Information & Support

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