Team Manager

Salary £32,062 - £36,363 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Adult Disability Service | South Ribble

About the role...

As Manager, you will lead two or three dedicated teams supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely alongside staff, providing leadership, guidance, and practical support to ensure the highest standards of person-centred care are delivered. The role includes a flexible working pattern involving evenings, weekends, on-call responsibilities, and occasional sleep-in duties.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and values-driven leader who is passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives. You will have a strong commitment to empowering adults with learning disabilities, promoting choice, independence, and dignity in everything you do. With a positive attitude, excellent leadership skills, and a genuine desire to help others thrive, you will inspire your team to deliver outstanding support and achieve the best possible outcomes for the people we support.

Rota: 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis including work at evenings, weekends and statutory holidays as required.  

Job Description and Person Specification
 

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship 

 

Additional Information

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

DBS

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.