Adults Assistant Team Manager - Learning Disability & Autism West

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This role has a starting salary of £54,636 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

This is a fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity to cover maternity leave up to 28th November 2026. (Before submitting your application, please discuss with your Line Manager).

We are excited to be hiring an Assistant Team Manager to join our fantastic West Learning Disability and Autism team. The team is based in Millmead, Guildford. The team has a committed culture of staff development, a supportive dynamic and hosts a dynamic variety of colleagues dedicated to empowering the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Team

Our team works with adults across West Surrey with a diagnosed learning disability and / or autism. The teams values are those of empowerment, ethical and inclusive practice, integrity and ensuring we are working within a strength based approach with everyone we support.

The team has a strong reputation for staff development and encouraging career growth, where colleagues are actively encouraged to pursue their interests and goals.

You would be joining a team with a strong ethos of daily support, encouragement, growth, reflection, learning and a sociable team culture.

About the Role

As an Assistant Team Manager, you will take a leadership role within the team. You will assist with leading, motivating and managing to ensure the service provided is consistent, effective and delivers positive outcomes for individuals, their carers and families in line with current national legislation, local policies and procedures.

You will deputise for the team manager when required, providing day to day management and oversight of the team, including management of the overall work load of the team and individual team members.

The role is varied and demands a high level of adaptability and resilience, alongside navigating evolving priorities and working within tight timelines. On a daily basis you will be supporting and supervising colleagues, managing a sub team (such as allocation or reviews), running our busy duty desk, provide professional leadership on safeguarding enquiries, monitor performance management, support and encourage professional decision-making in others and apply extensive knowledge of practice, theory and legislation to enhance practice.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Hold a recognised professional qualification in Social Work and be registered with the appropriate regulatory body
• Have substantial post qualification experience in adult social care or a community setting
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Be confident in safeguarding practice, MCA application complex decision making
• Have significant experience supervising, supporting mentoring staff with the ability to guide and develop others
• Be keen to develop leadership skills while maintaining a strong focus on high-quality practice
• Respond proactively and flexibly to changing needs, effectively prioritising competing demands and managing pressure confidently

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions:

1. Looking at our advert, and considering the Council’s commitment to ensuring that “no one is left behind”, please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
2. Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role?
3. What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Assistant Team Manager and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council’s culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Contact us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact the Team Manager, Rob Urry-Tuttiett by e-mail and/or telephone at rob.urrytuttiett@surreycc.gov.uk or 01483 404770.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19/04/2026 with interviews planned for 27/04/26.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.