Team Manager (Redeployment - 23625) in Ipswich

Suffolk County Council

Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX - Hybrid

Salary: £48,163 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available

Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, we are committed to making a real difference to the people and communities we serve, supporting residents to live independent, fulfilling lives.

We are looking for a Team Leader to take forward our Sensing Change service - a specialist team supporting people with sight and/or hearing loss across Suffolk. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing, passionate team and shape a service that delivers meaningful outcomes every day.

Your role and responsibilities

As Team Manager for Sensing Change, you will provide strong, visible leadership to a skilled and specialist workforce, ensuring the delivery of high-quality social work, rehabilitation and support for people with sight and/or hearing loss across Suffolk. You will lead with confidence in a complex and evolving environment, driving a culture of innovation, quality and continuous improvement. With a clear focus on person-centred and strengths-based practice, you will support your team to deliver positive outcomes and promote independence for the people we work with. Working collaboratively across systems, you will build effective partnerships with colleagues in health, social care and the voluntary sector to ensure joined-up, responsive services. You will also be responsible for ensuring statutory duties are consistently met to a high standard, while effectively managing demand, resources and budgets to deliver a sustainable and high-performing service.

You will need

• A relevant Social Work or Rehabilitation qualification.
• Leadership experience within Adult Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act.
• An understanding of sensory loss.
• Experience of managing budgets and delivering service improvement.
• A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

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.

The team

Sensing Change is a highly skilled and experienced team supporting adults with sight and/or hearing loss, often with complex needs. The team plays a vital role in enabling people to maintain independence and improve their quality of life.

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 calling 01473264525 or emailing Jenny.Blades@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

1. Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
2. Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
3. Upload a supporting statement answering the following question below (no more than 500 words). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word). Describe how your skills, experience and behaviours make you well suited to this role, giving specific examples that demonstrate how you meet the key requirements and how you would add value to the team.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences, so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidance to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately, your application may not be progressed.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If you're invited to the next stage, you’ll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 27 May 2026.

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.