Job Description

Team Manager

- Sensory Impairment - Grade 15 (53,607 - 55,620)

Permanent - 36 hours per week



Location: London Borough of Croydon



We have an exciting opportunity for a manager to join the Sensory Impairment Team within adult social care at Croydon Council. This role will cover the operational management and supervision of the service, ensuring the effective provision of assessments of need, rehabilitation and prevention services, specialist equipment and other social care services.


As this post manages workers with specialisms within sensory impairment, (visual impairment, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind/dual sensory loss). It is essential the post holder can demonstrate strong knowledge of and extensive work experience in these areas. This is an exciting time to join the Sensory Impairment Team as we continue to develop to meet a growing demand for services. Transformational leadership skills are required to ensure navigation of the evolution of this service in line with the needs of those who use it.



Croydon Council offers excellent benefits, including a Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, and numerous staff discounts.


Equalities and Safeguarding Statement



Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.


As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.


The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are also pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.



For further information, please contact Simon Wadsworth by email



simon.wadsworth@croydon.gov.uk




Closing date 22 June 2025 @11:59pm



Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement



Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.



As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.



Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check