Job Introduction
Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives?
At Milton Keynes City Council, we’re dedicated to creating safer communities, tackling inequalities, and supporting vulnerable adults.
The CQC recently recognised us as one of the best performing councils in the country for Adult Social Care.
As a Team Manager in Adult Social Care, you’ll lead a committed team delivering high-quality services that matter.
You’ll provide visible leadership, monitor and control budgets, supervise professional colleagues and help us maintain our great performance.
This is a site-based role
Interviews for this role will be held w/c 2 March
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Lead and motivate a designated team to deliver early intervention, targeted and specialist services for adults.
- Provide visible leadership and direction to your Deputy Team Manager and colleagues, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Manage and supervise health and social care professionals, holding regular supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings.
- Monitor and control service budgets, meeting financial and performance targets.
- Ensure compliance with health and social care policies, Care Quality Commission standards, and statutory requirements.
- Investigate complaints and prepare reports for timely resolution.
The Ideal Candidate
- A relevant professional qualification (e.g., social work, nursing, occupational therapy) and a management qualification or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- A proven track record in front-line service delivery and managing complex customer environments.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others and manage crisis situations calmly.
- Excellent communication skills and commitment to plain English.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If you’re offered the position, we’ll ask for proof of your licence and vehicle insurance, including business use cover. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to confirm your appointment without these documents.
If you’re offered the role, we’ll arrange an Enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment process (unless you’re already registered with the DBS Update Service).
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti-racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services. [skillsforcare.org.uk]
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
