Working Hours:37

Interview Date: Week commencing 07 December 2026

Join Our Team and Make a Difference

Are you ready to lead, inspire and make a lasting impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Community Social Work Team. We are looking for a passionate and driven professional with a background in Adult Social Care to take on a pivotal leadership role

About the Role

As the Team Manager, Community Team, the main functions of the role are:

• To lead and manage a team of qualified social workers and non-qualified workers, helping them to deliver high standards across the organisation.
• To provide professional guidance and expertise in respect of adult social care practice and maintain an oversight of all complex cases.
• To support, supervise and performance manage the team and work with colleagues to deliver services for Adult Social care and ensure they promote the independence and wellbeing of people accessing support in line health and social care integration.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS and Social Work England registration are covered by Rutland County Council.

Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

About You

To be successful in the role you will need to:

• Be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
• Be experienced in line management and associated responsibilities
• Have proven ability to work within legal frameworks
• Be able to work collaboratively with your peers across Adult Social Care and the Integrated Care System and other external partners
• Be able to demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills

Informal enquiries

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Katherine Willison, Head of Adult Social Care at kwillison@rutland.gov.uk

We review applications frequently; however, in periods of high demand, the role may close earlier than advertised, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page: Jobs and volunteering | Rutland County Council

Our Values

Our values – Passionate, Ambitious, Work Together, and Make a Difference – guide everything we do. We’re looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.