Team Manager - West Team, Adult Social Care

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Lead a team that helps adults live safely, independently and in the way that matters to them.

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Team Manager to join our West Locality Team in Adult Social Care at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As Team Manager, you’ll give a multidisciplinary team the direction, support and professional leadership they need to manage complex situations and deliver high-quality, person-centred support. You’ll help colleagues grow in confidence, strengthen practice and create a culture where people feel valued and able to do their best work.

You’ll be joining a team that supports adults with a wide range of needs to build on their strengths and achieve the outcomes that matter to them. Alongside leading your team, you’ll build strong partnerships across health and social care, champion good practice and help shape services for the future. It’s a role where your leadership can make a genuine difference, both to your team and to the people of Wokingham.

You’ll join an ambitious council where strong adult social care practice is recognised nationally. In 2025, the CQC rated two areas of our adult social care services as Outstanding and gave us a national score of 81%. We were also ranked the second most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, reflecting our strong performance and careful use of public money.

Wokingham Borough Council is proud to be part of the Social Care Future movement, supporting a vision where everyone can live in a place they call home, connected to the people and activities that matter most.

If you’re an approachable, supportive leader who is passionate about great social care and developing others, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support the West Locality Team, promoting high-quality practice and continuous improvement.
• Oversee complex cases, safeguarding and risk, ensuring safe and effective decision-making.
• Manage workloads, priorities and performance to help the team deliver positive outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships across health, voluntary, community and other services.
• Lead complex multi-agency meetings and support effective joint working.
• Work with the Service Manager to develop the service, respond to wider pressures and deputise when needed.

Candidate requirements:

• A recognised Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification, with current registration with Social Work England or the Health and Care Professions Council, as appropriate.
• Experience of supervising or managing staff in Adult Social Care or health.
• Experience of working effectively with different organisations and partners.
• Strong knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, policy and professional practice.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
• Able to present information clearly and represent the Council professionally, including with senior managers and partners.

Our area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.

Ready to make a difference in Wokingham? Apply today using the link below.

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Alice Bateman, Head of Complex Care & Support Service, via email alice.bateman@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 22nd November 2026, 11pm

Interview date:W/C 30th November 2026

AI in Applications:

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.