Team Manager | Adult Social Care | OPPD

Salary £46,142 - £51,356 per annum | Permanent, Part Time 18.5 hours per week (Weds PM, Thurs and Fri) | Pro Rata 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Team Manager to lead the Hyndburn Neighbourhood Team within the Older People and Physical Disability (OPPD) Service in East Lancashire.

This is a key leadership role within Adult Social Care, responsible for managing a busy and dedicated team supporting older people and adults with physical disabilities to achieve positive outcomes, maximise independence and maintain wellbeing within their local communities. The post holder will provide leadership, professional oversight and operational management to Social Workers, Senior Social Workers and Social Care staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, strengths-based and person-centred services.

The successful candidate will oversee workforce performance, supervision, safeguarding practice, assessments, support planning and reviews, ensuring that services are delivered in accordance with legislative requirements, best practice and Lancashire County Council's values. They will work collaboratively with health colleagues, providers and partner agencies to promote integrated working and effective support for local residents.

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker with substantial post-qualifying experience, excellent knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation and a proven ability to lead, motivate and develop staff. You will be committed to promoting independence, managing risk proportionately, supporting continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes for people who draw upon care and support services.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner or existing manager looking to make a significant contribution to Adult Social Care services across East Lancashire, leading a committed team that makes a real difference to the lives of older people and adults living with physical disabilities.

Closing Date:  30/07/2026                        

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted. 

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes: 

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. 
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars. 
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities. 

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. 

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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