Deputy Team Manager
Can you motivate, develop and support a team to deliver high-quality services in a fast-paced environment?
Would you like to play a key role in the ongoing development of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's Community Front Door Service?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Team Manager to join our Community Front Door Service here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
About the service
The Community Front Door is the first point of contact for Adult Social Care in Stockton-on-Tees, bringing together a range of professional disciplines to provide advice, information, triage, safeguarding, prevention and early intervention support.
The service plays a vital role in ensuring people receive the right response at the right time, promoting independence and helping residents remain connected to their communities.
About the role
As Deputy Team Manager, you will support the operational leadership of a busy and dynamic service, providing professional guidance, management oversight and leadership across referrals, safeguarding concerns, assessment activity, risk management and service delivery.
Working closely with the Team Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of a high-quality, strengths-based and legally compliant service that places people and outcomes at the centre of everything we do.
The role involves:
You will also contribute to developing innovative ways of working that improve outcomes for local people and support the continued evolution of the Community Front Door.
About you
We are looking for an experienced and motivated professional with a strong background in Adult Social Care, safeguarding and risk management.
You will have experience of supporting or supervising staff, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering person-centred, outcome-focused and strengths-based services.
Experience of working within multi-agency environments and supporting practice development would be advantageous.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive service at the forefront of Adult Social Care transformation within Stockton-on-Tees.
If you are a passionate leader who can inspire others, support professional development and drive excellent practice, we would love to hear from you.
To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Why join us?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great people deliver great services. That's why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued and supported.
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
Think this could be the right opportunity for you?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact either:
Ellen Singh - Team Manager
Ellen.Singh@stockton.gov.uk
Carol Malham - Service Manager
Carol.Malham@stockton.gov.uk
We expect to hold interviews on 1 December 2026. If you are shortlisted, you will be notified via North East Jobs.
Appointments are usually made at the entry point of the grade. A higher starting salary may be considered in exceptional cases, subject to approval and Council policy, where relevant skills, qualifications, and experience can be clearly demonstrated.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
Would you like to play a key role in the ongoing development of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's Community Front Door Service?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Team Manager to join our Community Front Door Service here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
About the service
The Community Front Door is the first point of contact for Adult Social Care in Stockton-on-Tees, bringing together a range of professional disciplines to provide advice, information, triage, safeguarding, prevention and early intervention support.
The service plays a vital role in ensuring people receive the right response at the right time, promoting independence and helping residents remain connected to their communities.
About the role
As Deputy Team Manager, you will support the operational leadership of a busy and dynamic service, providing professional guidance, management oversight and leadership across referrals, safeguarding concerns, assessment activity, risk management and service delivery.
Working closely with the Team Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of a high-quality, strengths-based and legally compliant service that places people and outcomes at the centre of everything we do.
The role involves:
- providing professional supervision and support to practitioners
- overseeing workload allocation and case progression
- monitoring performance
- supporting service improvement
- working collaboratively with partner organisations across health, social care and the voluntary sector.
You will also contribute to developing innovative ways of working that improve outcomes for local people and support the continued evolution of the Community Front Door.
About you
We are looking for an experienced and motivated professional with a strong background in Adult Social Care, safeguarding and risk management.
You will have experience of supporting or supervising staff, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering person-centred, outcome-focused and strengths-based services.
Experience of working within multi-agency environments and supporting practice development would be advantageous.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive service at the forefront of Adult Social Care transformation within Stockton-on-Tees.
If you are a passionate leader who can inspire others, support professional development and drive excellent practice, we would love to hear from you.
To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Why join us?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great people deliver great services. That's why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued and supported.
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £51,928
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's leading public sector pension schemes.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
Think this could be the right opportunity for you?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact either:
Ellen Singh - Team Manager
Ellen.Singh@stockton.gov.uk
Carol Malham - Service Manager
Carol.Malham@stockton.gov.uk
We expect to hold interviews on 1 December 2026. If you are shortlisted, you will be notified via North East Jobs.
Appointments are usually made at the entry point of the grade. A higher starting salary may be considered in exceptional cases, subject to approval and Council policy, where relevant skills, qualifications, and experience can be clearly demonstrated.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
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Salary range
- £49,817 - £51,928 per year