Team Manager

Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives? Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an inspiring and motivated Team Manager to lead our dedicated Learning Disabilities Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of adults with learning disabilities, while developing and supporting a team committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care and support. As a leader within Adult Care and Community Wellbeing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping services that enable people to achieve their goals, build on their strengths, and remain active members of their communities. About the role As Team Manager for the Learning Disabilities Team, you will provide strong, visible leadership to a team of social care professionals delivering statutory adult social care services across Lincolnshire. You will champion strengths-based practice, ensuring people with learning disabilities are supported to maximise their independence, exercise choice and control, and achieve outcomes that matter most to them. Working collaboratively with health partners, providers, families, carers, advocacy services, and community organisations, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, personalised support that promotes wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding. Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of social care professionals and Advanced Practitioners.
• Promote innovative, strengths-based approaches that support adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilled and independent lives.
• Provide oversight and decision-making for complex cases, safeguarding enquiries, risk management, and legal processes.
• Ensure assessments, reviews, support planning, and interventions are delivered to a consistently high standard.
• Support staff development through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Drive continuous service improvement, quality assurance, and excellent practice standards.
• Build and maintain positive partnerships with health colleagues, providers, families, and community networks.
• Manage resources effectively and contribute to the strategic development of Learning Disability services across the county.
• Lead and support the implementation of service developments, transformation programmes, and new ways of working., Shares a genuine commitment to supporting people with learning disabilities to have great lives.
• Can inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Leads with empathy, resilience, and professionalism.
• Is confident navigating complexity and driving positive change.
• Champions inclusion, equality, and person-centred practice.
• Believes in co-production and working alongside people, families, and carers to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Why join Lincolnshire County Council? This is an opportunity to take on a rewarding leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, development, and excellent social care practice. You'll benefit from
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.
• A supportive senior leadership team and collaborative working culture.
• Access to ongoing professional and leadership development.
• The chance to influence service delivery and future developments within Adult Care.
• Flexible working opportunities and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• A commitment to learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  
  We're looking for an experienced and compassionate leader who is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for adults with learning disabilities., Professional qualification in Social Work with managerial experience
• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE)
• A minimum of five years' post-qualification experience within health or adult social care.
• Experience of leading, supervising, or managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of legislation relating to adult social care, safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and associated statutory frameworks.
• Experience managing complex cases and promoting positive risk-taking.
• Excellent communication, partnership-building, and problem-solving skills., Personal Leadership
• Future-Focused Thinking
• Political and Commercial Awareness
• Commitment to Developing Others
• A Drive for Excellence and Results
You must have the ability to travel across the county in order to meet the needs of the service. Join us If you're a motivated leader who is passionate about empowering adults with learning disabilities, developing teams, and delivering high-quality services that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Help us create opportunities, promote independence, and support people with learning disabilities to live the lives they choose., In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.