Team Manager Contact and Response

Team Manager Contact and Response Catmose, LE15 6HP Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Contract Details: N/A Salary: £49,817 to £51,928 plus £5,000 market supplement Working Hours: 37 Job Category: Adult Social Care 01/11/2026 - 13 days remaining Apply for this job

Job Introduction

Working Hours: 37

Interview Date(s): W/c 16th November 2026
 
 

We are pleased to be advertising the role of Team Manager – Contact and Response within the Adult Social Care & Health Directorate.

About the Role 

The Team Manager will lead and manage a team of qualified social workers and non-qualified workers, helping them to deliver high standards across the organisation. Duties include:

• To provide professional guidance and expertise in respect of adult social care practice and manage workflow and demand across the front door service.
• To support, supervise and performance manage the team and work with colleagues to deliver services for Adult Social care. 
• Manage the effective commissioning of services in line with national thresholds.
• To assist the Head of Service in leading and developing the services.
• To promote and contribute to the safety and wellbeing of all people in the community. 

 
Additional Requirements

 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS are covered by Rutland County Council.

Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.
 
 

About You

 

An experienced Team Manager, or interested in the opportunity to progress your career, with a background in Adult Social Care.

• A qualified Social Worker SWE registered.
• Forward thinker and solution focused.
• Passionate about making a difference for the Community of Rutland
• Experienced in line management and associated responsibilities including performance management.
• Confident in ability to work within legal frameworks, with an understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication skills with proven ability to build effective relationships and partnerships with agencies and partners.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and resilient

 
Informal enquiries

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Alison Morgan, Head of Prevention and Assurance Adult Social Care [email removed] [email removed]

 

We review applications frequently; however, in periods of high demand, the role may close earlier than advertised, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
 
Our benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance 

 

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page: 
Jobs and volunteering | Rutland County Council

Our Values

Our values – Passionate, Ambitious, Work Together, and Make a Difference – guide everything we do. We’re looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.           

 

Attached documents:

• Team Manager C R Sep 2026.pdf -

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Overview

Number of Positions
1
Contract Type
Permanent Full Time
Contract Details
N/A
Working Hours
37
Salary
£49,817 to £51,928 plus £5,000 market supplement
Job Category
Adult Social Care
Location
Catmose
Reference
AAH/1026/31547