Salary: £51,910 - £54,254 per annum (Inclusive of 12.5% Market Supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed upon shortlisting
Are you a registered Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with at least two years’ experience in a leadership or decision‑making role? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Adult Community Team as an Assistant Team Manager in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
In this role, you will support the Team Manager to ensure effective, high‑quality delivery of services to adults requiring assessment, care and support. You will help lead a multidisciplinary team, promoting strong performance, professional standards and consistent practice aligned with statutory responsibilities. As part of the leadership team, you will coordinate and support the locality team while providing guidance to Social Care Practitioners, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.
A key focus will be maintaining oversight of complex and high‑risk cases; you will analyse challenging situations, manage risk and balance competing demands, supporting practitioners to make informed, defensible decisions and deliver timely, proportionate responses for individuals and families.
We are looking for a confident leader with strong organisational skills and a solution‑focused approach. You will champion strengths‑based practice, promoting independence and person‑centred outcomes, while motivating and developing a team of skilled professionals. Energy, resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential, along with the ability to foster collaboration, accountability and high‑quality practice.
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a real difference every day? Join a supportive, forward‑thinking team where you can shape practice and improve lives across your community.
This position comes with a 12.5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here .
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer ‑ facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
Katie Goulden, Team Manager, at [email protected]
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Application criteria
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