Team Manager - Adult Social Care

About the City of London 

At the heart of the City, the City of London Corporation serves a small but diverse resident population. We combine historic purpose with modern ambition and pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality, innovative public services. 

We are seeking an experienced, values‑driven Team Manager to provide strong leadership within our integrated Adult Social Care service. 

About the Role 

You will lead a generic Adult Social Care team, maintaining a strong focus on quality, outcomes and strengths‑based practice while working at pace. 

Managing a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Strengths‑Based Practitioners, you will work closely with health colleagues, commissioned providers and internal partners to ensure coordinated, safe and effective support for residents. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Day‑to‑day operational leadership, statutory functions and performance management 
• Providing reflective supervision and professional leadership 
• Driving continuous improvement and high‑quality practice 
• Working collaboratively with commissioning and health partners 
• Championing anti‑racist, anti‑oppressive and inclusive practice 

You will report to the Head of Service and play an active leadership role across Adult Social Care. 

About You 

You will be a qualified and registered Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with experience of managing or supervising staff in adult social care. 

You will demonstrate: 

• Strong leadership and people‑management skills 
• Sound knowledge of adult social care legislation and statutory duties 
• Commitment to strengths‑based and person‑centred practice 
• Confidence working across organisational boundaries 
• A reflective, resilient and compassionate leadership style 
• Openness to innovation and change 

Your Application 

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how you meet the experience and criteria set out within the job description and person specification.  

What We Offer 

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, including: 

• Regular supervision, appraisal and reflective practice 
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Hub 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Season ticket and bicycle loans 
• Payment of professional fees 
• Active staff diversity networks 
• Employee volunteering scheme 
• Sports & Activities Club and staff discounts 

Our Commitment to Diversity 

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from Global Majority communities, LGBTQ+ applicants, disabled people and those with lived experience of social care. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain An Enhanced with children’s and adult’s barred list Disclosure & Barring Service check.   

The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. 

Closing date: 23:59pm on 19 June 2026.

Interviews will be held on 6 & 7 July 2026