Team Manager

Team Manager, Community Enablement Team –  : SS02025

Grade: G12 – Salary up to £59,490 per annum

The new Community Enablement Team is part of our new approach to Adult Social Care and is one element of our Pathway to Independence Service alongside our Community Reablement and Prevention and Early Intervention teams.

Enablement is a therapy‑led team with a focus on younger adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs or who are neurodivergent, supporting them through a programme of enablement to maximise their independence and achieve their individual outcomes.

As Team Manager you will be leading and managing a team of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Enablement Officers who will provide short‑term support to people in their own homes. You will ensure the service is delivered in line with best practice, relevant legislation and national and local policy and that the outcomes and well‑being of people accessing the service is maximised.

You will work closely with other professionals and agencies to co‑ordinate the Enablement Service with other elements of the wider system and promote a culture of person‑centredness, empowerment, independence and choice.

• A relevant professional qualification and registration with the appropriate regulatory body.
• Significant experience of working with younger adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs or neurodivergent individuals.
• Proven experience of managing, supervising and developing staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of enablement, strengths‑based assessment, personalisation and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and manage conflicting demand.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working / flexi time policies to support you in meeting the needs of the business and maintaining a good work/life balance.
• Reimbursement of HCPC or Social Work England registration fees.

If you would like to know more about this role please contact:
Sue Lloyd, Group Manager, email or phone.

Closing Date for applications: 14th November 2025

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Job Description and Employee Specification

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.