Team Manager - Specialist Adult Pathway

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Organisation Kirklees Directorate Adults & Health Service Area Adults Social Care Operation Hours 37 Number of Jobs 1 Location(s) Across Kirklees Position type Temporary Length of contract Fixed Term up to 12 Months Grade Grade 14 Salary £51,356 - £53,460

Advert Wording Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people as they take their next big step into adulthood? This is your chance to lead with purpose and inspire change. We’re offering an exciting secondment opportunity for a Team Manager within our Specialist Adult Pathway Service – a role where your leadership will shape futures and empower independence.

As Team Manager, You Will Lead with vision – guide a passionate team to deliver outstanding, person-centred support. Drive innovation – champion best practice and continuous improvement. Build partnerships – work collaboratively with families, professionals, and communities to achieve positive outcomes.

What We’re Looking For A strong leader who thrives on motivating others. Someone with knowledge of transitions and safeguarding, and a commitment to excellence. A person who believes in empowering young people to live their best lives.

Why take this opportunity? This secondment is more than a role – it’s a chance to develop your leadership skills, influence service development, and leave a lasting impact. If you’re ready to step up and lead, we want to hear from you!

Interested? Discuss with your line manager in the first instance and obtain approval to apply. For more details, contact Nazia Saleem on 01484 221000 or nazia.saleem@kirklees.gov.uk Nazia Saleem is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period. Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date 29 March 2026, 11:55 PM Important Information