Job Description

Directorate: Adult Social Care and All Age Commissioning

Section: Adult Social Care

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 14

Salary: 51,356 - 54,495

Hours: 37 - Full time

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Previous applicants need not apply.

This advert is open to Internal and external applicants.

We are looking to recruit to a number of Team Manager positions for our Community Wellbeing teams within Adult Social Care.

You will be required to have Social Work England registration as a qualified social worker and have a proven track record of managerial experience in this area.

We want you to be able to lead a team that is effective and efficient, that empowers and involves our individuals and local communities as well as lead staff with confidence and competence, ensuring that you are promoting the social work values and best practice principles in your leadership.

We want you to foster a positive learning environment for your staff and be able to build on strengths and challenge weaknesses.

You need to ensure our statutory responsibilities are met whilst also contributing to local networks and community development to embed a strengths based approach.

We are looking for a passionate, strong and dedicated candidate for this role, someone who can lead by example, is a strong decision maker and who can manage staff, budgets and resources.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all of the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 51,356.00-54,495.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/10/2025