Job Description

Salary range: 61,653 - 65,181 p.a. inc. London weighting


A 5000 'golden hello' for (SW Qualified) managers new to Brent, upon completion of their probationary period. An annual retention payment of 3000 for eligible frontline social workers/managers from Grade PO2 - PO7
Contract: Permanent


Hours of work: 36 hours per week


Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Join a Team Dedicated to Empowering Lives and Promoting Independence

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.


The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
Become part of Brent ASC's Assessment & Wellbeing Team, where your leadership will directly impact the lives of adults with complex needs. We are committed to delivering strength-based, person-centred support that enables residents to live with dignity, choice, and control. As Team Manager, you'll guide a skilled and compassionate workforce, drive service excellence, and help shape the future of adult social care in Brent.


The Post
As Team Manager of the Assessment & Wellbeing Team, you will play a pivotal leadership role in Brent Adult Social Care, overseeing a team that delivers medium to long-term support to residents with complex needs. The team operates within a strength-based, person-centred framework, aiming to promote independence, wellbeing, and dignity.


Key Responsibilities


Operational Leadership: Manage day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring timely and effective delivery of assessments, care planning, and reviews. Safeguarding Oversight: Lead and support safeguarding enquiries, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and best practice. Practice Development: Champion high-quality social work practice, embedding legal literacy and reflective supervision. Performance Management: Monitor KPIs, caseloads, and outcomes to ensure the team meets service standards and delivers value. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with health partners, housing, voluntary sector, and internal ASC teams to deliver integrated support. Service Improvement: Contribute to strategic planning and service redesign, using data and feedback to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
The Person
As Team Manager, you will lead the Assessment & Wellbeing Team, which provides medium to long-term support to adults with complex needs. The team works within a strength-based, person-centred framework, aiming to promote independence, wellbeing, and dignity.


You'll be expected to:


Inspire and motivate staff Foster a culture of accountability and compassion Promote trauma-informed and anti-discriminatory practice Support staff wellbeing and professional development Have strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, and Safeguarding Adults procedures Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Have ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions under pressure Competence in using case management systems and data to inform practice Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice
Closing date: 10 November 2025 (23:59)



Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.


We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk