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Team Manager - Long Term Care and Support
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 51,131 - 55,607 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chatham
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Team Manager – Long Term Care and Support
Salary: £51,131 – £55,607 per annum
Location: Medway (Gillingham/Rainham Area)
Closing Date: 17/09/2025
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Work Team Manager to join our Long Term Care and Support service in Medway. This role sits within a locality team supporting people from all user groups who have ongoing needs in the Gillingham and Rainham area.
You will work alongside two other Team Managers, leading a committed service that places the individual at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader with a passion for high-quality adult social care.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management: Lead, motivate, and develop a team of social workers and professionals. Oversee appraisals, staff development, and promote a strengths-based approach.
Performance Management: Drive team performance using the Quality Assurance Framework, ensuring statutory compliance and continuous improvement.
Resource Allocation: Manage resources within budget, prioritising caseloads effectively to maintain high service standards.
Service Improvement: Collaborate with the Operations Manager to develop services, implement new approaches, and respond to local and national priorities.
Support & Development: Share best practice, mentor newly qualified staff and students, and foster a culture of learning.
Safeguarding & Welfare: Ensure all work promotes the safety and wellbeing of people we support.
Business Continuity: Provide cover for colleagues and senior managers when required.About You We are looking for someone who can bring both strong leadership and a deep understanding of adult social care. You will have:
Proven experience managing teams within adult social care.
Knowledge of safeguarding policies and legislation.
Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
The ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to adapt to change.
A commitment to promoting professional development and best practice.How to Apply Each candidate must provide a CV and a supporting statement (detailing why you would like to work for Medway and how your experience aligns with the role). Please ensure both are submitted together.
Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or (url removed)Before You Apply
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