Deputy Team Manager Council- LD Team

Tripod are the fastest growing specialist health and social work Recruitment Company in the UK. Our team includes some of the most experienced consultants in the country who have the knowledge and skills to find you the best opportunities and further your career. We aim to make things as simple as possible for you and guide you through the whole process.

We are currently recruiting for the below post:

Experience working with Adults with a Learning Disability in a statutory setting.

To deputise for the Team Manager as appropriate

To assist in the management of risk at organisational, professional, and individual levels.

To work within national and departmental standards of professional practice and ensure own professional development

To provide leadership and to support individuals and teams to achieve organisational objectives.

To assist in the management and control of resources and expenditure of budgets.

To reach decisions in relation to the level of response necessary for referrals and assist the Team Manager in the effective allocation of work to staff.

To assist the Team Manager in the effective management, support and supervision of staff by identifying and working with them on their own development and training needs where appropriate

To contribute to continuous quality performance and assist in the implementation and monitoring of quality assurance systems.

To ensure that desired outcomes are achieved for individuals, families and carers whilst promoting the organisations strategic aims.

To adhere to policy, procedures and best practice and ensure that Adults are kept safe and adhere to adults safeguarding processes as required

To prepare for, facilitate, chair and participate in the investigation and resolution of complaints, safeguarding investigations and decision-making forums.

To adhere to the appropriate HR policies and procedure in the effective management of staff.

To assist the senior management teams in the delivery of objectives by managing change at all levels.

To contribute to the recruitment and selection process

To undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Managing Director for the Integrated Care Partnership & Adult Services as required.

To continually review, develop and improve systems, processes, and services in support of the council’s pursuit of excellence in service delivery and values

• Competitive pay rate
• Long contracts for good performance
• Supportive team and management
• Progression opportunities
• Remote working available
• Flexible working
• Condensed Working Weeks negotiable

• Your own designated consultant and one point of contact
• CV review service
• Interview advice and preparation
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fee

For more information, please contact Naomi on or email you cv to

We retain a top tier status across all of the UK meaning we receive the majority of jobs before 98% of the other agencies so we can get your CV in front of a client quicker and before other agencies have even received the role. With our contacts and experience we are then able to secure you and source you the right role at the right price and added to a straightforward registration process we can make sure your experience with Tripod is a positive one