Assistant Team Manager – Learning Disability - Transitions Lead

V49109181

£37 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Social Care

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

🧑‍💼 Assistant Team Manager – Learning Disability / Transitions Lead
📍 Greater Manchester
💰 £37 per hour (agency)

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Work professional with strong leadership skills and a background in Learning Disabilities and Transitions? We're working with a well-established local authorityin Greater Manchester to recruit an Assistant Team Manager (ATM) to lead on Transitions within the Learning Disability Service.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people transitioning into adulthood, while also supporting a skilled and dedicated team. The role offers the chance to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment that places a strong emphasis on person-centred, strengths-based practice.

🌍 About the Role
As the ATM / Transitions Lead, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing complex cases and ensuring smooth, well-coordinated transitions from Children’s to Adults’ Services for individuals with learning disabilities.
You’ll lead by example—supporting practitioners, championing best practice, and working alongside partner agencies including education, health, and housing to achieve positive long-term outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:

Providing leadership and operational support to the Learning Disability Social Work team
Coordinating and managing Transitions cases (16–25 age group)
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including Care Act 2014 and Children and Families Act 2014
Supporting and supervising qualified social workers and contributing to reflective supervision
Overseeing Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments
Leading multi-agency planning meetings and safeguarding responses
Driving forward a strengths-based, person-centred approach across all interventions
Ensuring smooth pathways into Adult Social Care services and support options

You'll work closely with Team Managers and Senior Leaders, contributing to service development, quality assurance, and innovation within the Learning Disability service area.

✅ About You
We're looking for a confident and capable leader with a passion for delivering excellent services for young people and adults with learning disabilities.
You must have:

A recognised Social Work qualification (SW Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
Registration with Social Work England
Minimum 4 years’ post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care (Learning Disability or Transitions preferred)
Proven experience managing or supervising social workers or complex cases
Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including:
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Children and Families Act 2014
- Mental Health Act
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to build strong, productive relationships with service users, families, and professional networks
A proactive, reflective, and solutions-focused approach to leadership and practice

💼 What Pertemps Offers You:

A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
Fast, simple online registration
Weekly, reliable payroll service
Compliance support every step of the way
Access to referral bonuses, loyalty incentives, and exclusive job alerts

📍 Ideal for Professionals Based In or Around:
Tameside, Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge, Hyde, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Oldham, Stockport, Manchester, Bury, Rochdale, and wider Greater Manchester and North West areas.

🔄 Other Roles We Recruit For Include:

Adults Services: Learning Disabilities, Transitions, Mental Health, Reablement, Safeguarding, Community Teams
Children’s Services: MASH, Child Protection, Looked After Children, Court Work
Leadership Roles: Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, Service Manager, Head of Service
Specialist Roles: AMHP, BIA, IRO, Preparation for Adulthood

💬 Not actively looking? We offer generous referral bonuses, so feel free to pass this opportunity on to a colleague or friend in the sector!

🔗 Ready to step into a leadership role that makes a real impact? Apply today and help shape the future of transitions and learning disability support.

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