At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in Adult Social Care, ensuring quality support for residents.
- Company: Join the City of London Corporation, dedicated to innovative public services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 62000 - 70050 £ per year.
Department: Community & Children's Services Department
Office Location: Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HH
Level of DBS required for this role: Enhanced barred list check adults and children
Salary: £62,000 - £70,050 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Basis: Full-Time, Permanent
Workplace category: Hybrid
About the City of London
At the heart of the City, the City of London Corporation serves a small but diverse resident population. We combine historic purpose with modern ambition and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, innovative public services.
We are seeking an experienced, values-driven Team Manager to provide strong leadership within our integrated Adult Social Care service.
About the Role
You will lead a generic Adult Social Care team, maintaining a strong focus on quality, outcomes and strengths-based practice while working at pace. Managing a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Strengths-Based Practitioners, you will work closely with health colleagues, commissioned providers and internal partners to ensure coordinated, safe and effective support for residents.
Key responsibilities include:
- Day-to-day operational leadership, statutory functions and performance management
- Providing reflective supervision and professional leadership
- Driving continuous improvement and high-quality practice
- Working collaboratively with commissioning and health partners
- Championing anti-racist, anti-oppressive and inclusive practice
You will report to the Head of Service and play an active leadership role across Adult Social Care.
About You
You will be a qualified and registered Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with experience of managing or supervising staff in adult social care. You will demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Sound knowledge of adult social care legislation and statutory duties
- Commitment to strengths-based and person-centred practice
- Confidence working across organisational boundaries
- A reflective, resilient and compassionate leadership style
- Openness to innovation and change
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how you meet the experience and criteria set out within the job description and person specification.
What We Offer
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, including:
- Regular supervision, appraisal and reflective practice
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Hub
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- Payment of professional fees
- Active staff diversity networks
- Sports & Activities Club and staff discounts
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from Global Majority communities, LGBTQ+ applicants, disabled people and those with lived experience of social care.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced with children’s and adult’s barred list Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information or for an informal chat about the role, please contact: Zak Zarwood.
Closing date: 23:59pm on 19 June 2026. Interviews will be held on 6 & 7 July 2026.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
Team Manager - Adult Social Care in London employer: City of London Corporation
The City of London Corporation is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Senior Principal Project Managers can thrive in overseeing impactful refurbishment projects. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and a hybrid working model, the Corporation fosters a collaborative culture that values communication and customer focus, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
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