Adults Team Manager - Spelthorne

Job Introduction

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This role has a starting salary of £61,954 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

This is secondment contract up to 3rd February 2026. Please discuss with your current Line Manager before submitting your application.

We are excited to be hiring a new Team Manager (Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualified) to join our fantastic Spelthorne Locality Team based in the Ashford Centre in Spelthorne. This role is hybrid with 3 days per week in the office, however the successful applicant will initially be office-based for five days per week whilst you familiarise yourself with the team.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

The Spelthorne Locality Team supports older persons and adult residents with physical disabilities in Surrey.

We are a team of mixed professional registrations and experience who are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for the residents of Surrey, promoting their independence and wellbeing through personalised care, and support that focuses upon their strengths and the outcomes they want to achieve.

We support front line teams in delivering excellence within the legal framework that we all operate within.

As a Team Manager you will be leading a dynamic team delivering adult social care services to the local community. You will also be part of a wider management team ensuring CQC compliance, all within the context of the Surrey Way.

Your role will be to ensure frontline care services are of a high quality and customer-focused, whilst taking responsibility for leading the team and managing resources. Your responsibilities will also include putting measures in place for risk management and business continuity, building relationships with partner agencies and service providers and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

Your Application  

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Social work, occupational therapy or other relevant professional qualification
• Experience of successful management of staff, including managing performance and development, addressing conduct, attendance, and performance capability issues
• Skill in managing budgets, with experience of managing the delivery and improvement of social care
• Understanding of personalisation and strengths-based assessments
• Significant knowledge and/or experience of health and social care
• Experience of delivering adult social care services, and a comprehensive and applied knowledge of adult social care legislation

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 5th October 2025 with in person interviews taking place at the Ashford Centre. Interview date to follow.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Steven Ward by email at steven.ward@surreycc.gov.uk or Nicola Church by email at nicola.church@surreycc.gov.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.