Assistant Team Manager/Principal Social Worker (Northampton North and East Commu

Job introduction

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About the role

Our vision for all adults in West Northamptonshire is that they will have healthy and independent lives with easy access to joined up advice and support which will help them to help themselves.

As an Assistant Team Manager/Principal Social Worker, you will continue to develop and build on our current strengths-based practice, build the skills, confidence and competence of social workers and their colleagues to work in line with Care Act Guidance and deliver the best possible outcomes for residents.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Additional information

The successful candidate will join a high‑performing, supportive team culture built on trust, respect and empowerment, where innovation, continuous learning and shared accountability are encouraged to deliver the best outcomes for adults. Within Northampton Community, North and East team.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Team Manager to join our Adult Services. The postholder will be educated to degree level in Social Work, Health and Social Care or a related field (or have equivalent experience), with experience working in adult social care within a statutory or similar setting. Experience of supervising and line managing staff, making decisions in complex safeguarding situations, and contributing to budget management is essential. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, a good understanding of key legislation including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and a commitment to person‑centred, inclusive practice.

Confidence in using Office 365, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and willingness to work towards or already hold a Level 5 leadership or management qualification are also required.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.

Please note: There is no option to offer sponsorship or transfer of. You must have Right to work in the UK.

This advert may close early if enough suitable applications are received.

Company information

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

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