Team Manager - Adults Social Care - 6 month Secondment/Fixed Term role

Overview

Direct Payment Team Manager, 6 month Secondment/Fixed Term role across Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. Lead a small team to help residents take control over their care and support, championing choice and independence.Working Style

Based in the Borough for three days a week, with frontline and behind-the-scenes duties supporting the local community.What You’ll Be Doing

Lead a team responsible for setting up and supporting direct payments across Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.Provide hands-on leadership to shape service delivery and person-centred approaches across both boroughs.Guide and support the team to meet performance targets while maintaining high standards and driving improvements.Promote understanding of direct payments among colleagues and partners.What You’ll Bring

Qualified social worker with current registration and experience managing or leading adult social care teams.Understanding of direct payments and related legislation; commitment to giving people choice and control.Calm under pressure, decisive, experienced in complex multi-agency environments.Excellent communication, ability to inspire, influence and collaborate; strong grasp of performance data and systems.Curiosity, compassion, and commitment to delivering effective services.Why join us

RBKC is investing in people and communities; supportive team; training and development; opportunity to lead on new ideas and shape services at both individual and strategic levels.About Us

Kensington and Chelsea focuses on residents, strengthening approach, creating a fairer borough. Committed to delivering with care, integrity, and improving lives. Lead from the front to grow services that support independence.Interview Details

Provisional interview date – 16 September 2025. This is a 6 month contract and the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Adults DBS check with Adults Barred list.Eligibility and Application

Please apply online, explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early. We are an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer. Salaries start at the minimum of the advertised range with annual increments and potential cost of living pay rises.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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