Team Manager - Stratford 's Team

About Us

In Warwickshire, working with people is our passion. We always 'start with strengths' with our residents and our team. Our Social Care and Support Service is committed to maximising strengths to enable adults to achieve their desired outcomes, meet their needs, and improve or maintain their wellbeing.

Our Older People’s Team is committed to supporting individuals in leading fulfilling and independent lives. We are looking for someone who shares our passion and is committed, enthusiastic and dedicated about improving outcomes for older adults in Warwickshire.

As the Team Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Stratford Older People’s Team. You will ensure that our services are delivered effectively and efficiently, meeting the needs and outcomes of our people and their carers and adhering to statutory duties and all relevant policies and regulations.

• Lead and manage a team of social workers and social care practitioners, providing supervision, annual appraisal, guidance and support.
• Manage and supervise all interventions by Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners through caseload management, supporting and developing staff, providing expert advice and managing performance.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money.
• Foster strong partnerships with other agencies, service providers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including staff discounts, car lease scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, coaching and counselling, agile working, flexible base locations, generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional annual leave and good quality supervision and peer support.
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities delivered by our Service Development and Assurance Team, including Chartered Management Institute (CMI) apprenticeships for those wishing to develop into senior management roles.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, if an individual has a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty requires you to be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

For further information about this role please contact Becky Thompson at becky

Closing date: 10th August 2026

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more.