Adults Assistant Team Manager

Assistant Team Manager – Learning Disabilities & Transitions
Location: Tameside Council
Contract: Full-time | 36 hours per week | Hybrid (up to 2 days WFH – including Wednesdays)

Description

Tameside Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Team Manager to join our Learning Disabilities and Autism (LD&A) Team, supporting young people through key transitions into adulthood. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver person-centred, legally compliant, and high-impact social care services.
If you’re driven by quality, collaboration, and making a lasting difference to people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager in the day-to-day leadership, development and supervision of the LD & Transitions team.
• Oversee the transition planning process for young people with LD and/or Autism, ensuring timely and effective support.
• Supervise and support social workers, including authorising care and support plans.
• Promote best practice in line with legal frameworks and local procedures.
• Lead on quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, families, and service users to ensure a joined-up approach.
• Ensure effective implementation of safeguarding practices and adherence to the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act.
• Support recruitment, induction, and continuous development of team members.
• Manage team resources and contribute to budget planning and monitoring.
• Contribute to service development and strategic planning through data and feedback.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Significant experience working within Adult Social Care, particularly with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Transitions.
• Proven experience of supervising staff and authorising support plans.
• Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities, legal frameworks, and safeguarding legislation.
• Knowledge of court work and managing complex multi-agency cases.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email your CV to Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would be a great fit, refer them and receive a £350 referral bonus!

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A dedicated social work consultant as your single point of contact
• £350 referral bonuses
• Access to an exclusive range of roles across the UK
• Twice-weekly payroll
• PAYE and Ltd options available
• Annual training budget of up to £250 + CPD courses
• Loyalty bonuses and fast-track DBS checks at no cost