Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager to join our enthusiastic Countywide Learning Disabilities team in Northumberland The post is permanent, full time at 37hrs per week based at Eddie Ferguson House, Blyth. Main duties of the job As a Team Manager you will oversee and get the best out of a team of learning disability social workers and care managers. The team will be linked to the South locality of Northumberland but will cover countywide duties. You will be part of a larger learning disability service covering the whole of Northumberland with strong management and peer support in the role. The job encompasses motivating the team to high levels of performance, managing staff workload and the workflows effectively, supervision and appraisal of team members, and key other areas of work including safeguarding adults and assisting with service development where necessary. Training and personal development opportunities will be available. You will also be responsible for managing a delegated health and social care budget for the locality. Essential Criteria Relevant degree or professional qualification in social work Significant post qualifying experience including experience at a senior level Documented evidence of continuing professional development The ability to motivate and drive excellent performance from a team The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues from partner agencies is a key skill for achieving success in this role. Must be able to meet the transport requirements of the role. About us Northumberland County Councils (NCC) vision is Land of Great Opportunities, for current and future generations.We believe there is no better place to live and work.For further information about working for NCC, please visit our websitehere. Why choose us?We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including: 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Flexi scheme (if applicable) up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please clickhere. Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date withNorthumberland County Councils latest job opportunities.Facebook:NCC Jobs GroupLinkedIn:Northumberland County Council Jobs Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £54,489 to £58,149 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number F0022-25-0015 Job locations Eddie Ferguson House Ridley Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 3AG Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached job description and person specification. To make an NCC application, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j1927 Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached job description and person specification. To make an NCC application, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j1927 Person Specification Experience Essential Documented evidence of continuing professional development The ability to motivate and drive excellent performance from a team To make an NCC application, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j1927 Qualifications Essential Relevant degree and professional qualification in social worker Registered with social work england Person Specification Experience Essential Documented evidence of continuing professional development The ability to motivate and drive excellent performance from a team To make an NCC application, please use the following link -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/?j1927 Qualifications Essential Relevant degree and professional qualification in social worker Registered with social work england Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northumberland County Council Address Eddie Ferguson House Ridley Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 3AG Employer's website https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)