Social Work Team Manager - Adult Services in Argyll And Bute, Argyll

Social Work Team Manager – Adult Services
Location: Argyll & Bute (Hybrid Working)
Pay Rate: £50 per hour
Contract: Temporary / Agency
Working Pattern: Hybrid working with a condensed 4-day week available if preferred

Seven Resourcing are recruiting an experienced Social Work Team Manager – Adult Services to join a statutory adult social care service in Argyll & Bute. This senior role offers flexible hybrid working, an excellent hourly rate, and the option of a condensed four-day working week, supporting a strong work–life balance.

This opportunity is well-suited to candidates seeking Social Work Team Manager jobs in Scotland, Adult Social Care management roles, or senior social work contracts within a local authority setting.

The Role – Adult Social Care Team Manager

As a Social Work Team Manager within Adult Services, you will provide professional leadership and operational management to a team delivering statutory adult social care services. You will ensure high standards of practice, compliance with legislation, and positive outcomes for adults with support and protection needs.

You will play a key role in service delivery, staff development, and quality assurance while working closely with multi-agency partners across health, housing, and the third sector.

Key Responsibilities – Social Work Team Manager

• Manage and supervise a team of social workers and practitioners within Adult Services

• Provide professional oversight of complex statutory casework

• Ensure compliance with adult social care legislation, policy, and guidance

• Oversee assessments, care planning, reviews, and safeguarding activity

• Allocate workloads and manage team performance effectively

• Support staff development through supervision, mentoring, and appraisal

• Contribute to audits, service improvement, and quality assurance processes

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies

• Maintain strong governance, risk management, and adult protection practice

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification

• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

• Substantial post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Work

• Proven experience as a Social Work Team Manager or Senior Practitioner

• Strong knowledge of adult safeguarding, protection, and statutory duties

• Confident leadership, decision-making, and people management skills

• Ability to work effectively within a hybrid and flexible working model

Why Work with Seven Resourcing?

Seven Resourcing is a leading recruitment agency for Social Work, Adult Social Care, and Local Authority roles across the UK. With over 3,000 Excellent reviews on Trustpilot and more than 20 industry awards, we are committed to providing high-quality roles, competitive pay, and dedicated support throughout your contract.

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