Team Manager (Adult Access)

Overview

As Team Manager in Adult Social Care & Health, you will lead a multidisciplinary team within the Adult Access function to deliver person-centred, outcome-focused support. You’ll steer decision making, coordinate professionals across disciplines, and resolve complex cases to promote independence and wellbeing. The role supports the Care Act 2014 principles, aiming to prevent and delay long-term care needs through effective reablement and collaboration. This fixed-term opportunity emphasizes leadership, stakeholder engagement, and service delivery during a defined period.

Pay / Benefits

• 31 days holiday
• Agile working
• Local Government Pension Scheme option
• Training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and motivation to a multi-disciplinary team
• Support decision-making and resolve complex cases or issues
• Maintain high-quality outcomes for customers and stakeholders
• Balance competing priorities while supporting team performance and customer outcomes
• Apply Prevent, Reduce, Delay principles of the Care Act 2014 in all interactions
• Lead and develop professionals from different disciplines to work cohesively

Key requirements

• Experience in a leadership role within public or social care settings
• Ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication, judgement, and organisational skills
• Capacity to manage complex cases and delivery timelines
• Commitment to person-centred, strength-based approaches

• Strong communication
• Leadership and people management
• Problem-solving
• Multidisciplinary team coordination
• Case management and escalation
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 principles

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