Adult's Assistant Team Manager - Mental Health Team

Job description

Our Client, Oldham Council, is seeking an Adult’s Assistant Team Manager to join their Mental Health Team.

This is a Hybrid Working Role!

Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour!

Are you an Adults Social Worker in the Merseyside area, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Provide practice leadership and supervision to social work and support staff
• Ensure lawful, high-quality practice under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, and safeguarding legislation
• Oversee complex and high-risk cases, offering guidance on risk, capacity, and best-interest decisions
• Support work allocation, workflow, and performance management
• Promote effective multi-agency working across health, housing, and partner services
• Quality-assure casework, recording, and statutory timescales
• Deputise for the Team Manager and contribute to service improvement

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oldham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£40.00 Per Hour

Published at

10-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English