Salary £46,142 - £51,357 per annum | Fixed term, Full time | 37 hours per week | Community Team Manager | North, Lancashire
We are currently recruiting…
A passionate and experienced Team Manager to lead one of our busy front-line Community Social Work Teams within Adult Social Care at Lancashire County Council.
We’re looking for someone with strong leadership skills, a commitment to person-centred practice, and the ability to manage a fast-paced, dynamic service that supports people to live independently and achieve their goals.
Living Better Lives in Lancashire
This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire – our new strengths-based vision for social care.
We’re driving forward innovative practice that makes a real difference to our communities, and we need a confident, compassionate leader to help us deliver on that vision.
In this role, you will lead and support a front-line community social work team, managing urgent referrals, allocating resources, and overseeing complex casework. You’ll provide direct line management, drive performance and budget oversight, lead team meetings, and work collaboratively with partners to embed person-centred, strengths-based practice and operational change.
Our Values
Supportive and Innovative
You’ll bring a blend of supportive leadership and innovative thinking to help your team achieve the best outcomes for the people we support.
Empathy
You’ll lead with compassion and empathy, ensuring your team feels valued and empowered to make a difference.
Reasons to Join Us…
Generous Annual Leave: Up to 32 days plus bank holidays and additional leave during the festive season. Option to purchase more.
Flexible Working: We support work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
Financial Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, relocation reimbursement, and access to a Credit Union.
Training and Development: Bespoke induction through our Adult Social Care Academy and ongoing professional development.
Health and Wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme for you and your family.
Staff Discounts: Through Vivup – covering shopping, travel, gym memberships, and more.
Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and support staff through networks such as FABEE, the Disabled Workers Forum, and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
To Apply …
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat email: talent@lancashire.gov.uk
*Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Social Work applicants must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with SWE.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and you must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
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