Assistant Team Manager - FLK13143
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £49,194.00 to £53,786.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 September 2025 |
| Location: | Grangemouth, FK3 9EF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Falkirk Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FLK13143 |
Summary
Job Advert
In Falkirk we are passionate about the work we do. We are proud to have a workforce with values that promote human rights, social justice and professional integrity. We recognise the importance of diversity within our organisation and look to reflect the communities we serve.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated practitioner to join our Adult Services team as an Assistant Team Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide leadership, support, and guidance to a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred services.
Working alongside and deputising for the Team Manager, you’ll ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly, services meet statutory duties, and practice reflects our vision and values. You’ll help shape service delivery, champion best practice, and make sure our work is trauma-informed and responsive to individual needs.
You’ll work alongside the Team Manager to lead and inspire social workers, occupational therapists, and social care staff. From supervising complex caseloads to managing budgets and chairing multi-agency meetings, you’ll ensure our service is responsive, trauma-informed, and meets statutory duties.
Join us and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to professional growth, flexible working, and delivering outstanding care.
When it comes to taking care of our employees, we are proud to offer:
- Supportive team structure
- Time for reflective supervision
- A culture where your voice matters and opportunities are available to shape how we work together as a team, service and across the Council and partnerships.
- We work in partnership with colleagues in Forth Valley NHS, affording excellent opportunities for joint training and working.
- Bespoke training and a range of career development opportunities
- Generous annual leave and mobile /flexible working supporting work life balance.
- Competitive salaries
- Local Government pension scheme and employee benefits and rewards scheme
- Falkirk Council promote a flexible and home working policy.
You will work 18.5 hours per week.
You must hold a relevant Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification and be registered with the HCPC or SSSC.
If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
For additional information please contact Team Manager Lauren Healy- lauren.healy@falkirk.gov.uk
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