Suffolk County Council
Address: Riverside, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ - Hybrid
Salary: £48,163 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
Contract: Permanent

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Team Manager to lead our dedicated Adult Social Care team based in Lowestoft. This is a pivotal role focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to adults in our community, ensuring their independence, dignity, and wellbeing.

As Team Manager, you will:

provide strong and effective leadership with day-to-day management of a large team
oversee complex casework, ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities and best practice
foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development
work closely with partners across health, housing, and community services to deliver integrated care solutions
champion safeguarding and uphold the highest standards of care and accountability
contributing to the management of overall finances for the service ensuring that robust budget management is in place throughout the teams with appropriate controls in place to ensure spending profiles are met whilst saving challenges are delivered.

We’re looking for someone with:

proven experience in adult social care
excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
a commitment to strengths-based, person-led approaches
the ability to manage resources effectively in a fast-paced environment

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of adults across Lowestoft.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Jenny Blades for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing Jenny.Blades@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.

You should use the Supporting Statement template.
Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

You may wish to highlight:

Relevant achievements and responsibilities in previous roles
Specific skills aligned with the key responsibilities of the JPP
Examples of successful partnership development or operational leadership
Your motivation for applying and how this role aligns with your career goals

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 19th August 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.  #LI-Hybrid

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).