Job Introduction
The pay range for this role will be £52,413 – £60,357 (pro rata for part time colleagues)
We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.
You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure
Part-time Team Manager 22.2 hours per week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Team Manager to join our busy Adult Autism Team across the BCP locality.
Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole is a place where people and nature, coast and towns come together to offer a wealth of potential. At BCP Council we want to realise these possibilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountancy professional to join a progressive large unitary authority.
We are a supportive and collaborative team. We celebrate and share good practice and will give you the training and development you need to excel. We are committed to supporting your continual professional development. We prioritise support, learning, development, and wellbeing across our workforce with a strengths-based approach.
We offer hybrid and flexible working that supports a healthy work-life balance.
You’ll find a challenging and highly rewarding career with us, where you’ll have every opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
An opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge when working with adults and young people with Autism.
What we’re looking for:
- We are looking for a Team Manager from within Adult Social Care, or an aspiring senior Social Worker with management and supervisory experience, to join our Adult Autism Team and help us achieve our vision for all our Adults with Autism and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council.
- Applicants must have recent experience of working in an adult social care setting that involves direct contact with members of the public. Also, to have knowledge of working with people with Autism and/or be passionate about improving the lives of people with Autism.
- To hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car.
What You Can Expect to be Doing
- You will manage the day-to-day running of the Team
- Providing both formal and ad hoc practice supervision
- You will deputise for the Service Manager as required to ensure the continuity and efficient delivery of the service by the team.
- You will be contributing to raising and maintaining the standards of professional social work
- You will support the Service Manager in continuing to develop the Autism Service to improve the lives of autistic adults and their families, ensuring they live the lives they want to live.
- As part of this role, you will handle a small caseload of complex work.
- You will be undertaking the Three Conversations Model, which focuses on the needs of BCP residents aged 18 and over and their careers with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition.
- When you join this team, you will be working across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. You will be based at Bournemouth Civic Centre, with the ability to work flexibly across locations in the BCP area, combined with home working.
- You will support and enable people to minimise dependence and maximise independence through strength-based, self-directed support, commissioning, monitoring, and reviewing to meet the individuals' identified goals.
Joining Our Team
The specialist team is made up of an Service Manager, a Team Manager, Three Qualified Social Workers and three Care Managers. We work closely with our Learning Disability, Preparing for Adulthood and Community Mental Health teams to ensure the holistic needs of our adults are met.
BCP Council has a number of Social Work teams that operate across all specialist areas, including Adults and Older People’s Mental Health, Preparing for Adulthood Services, Learning Disability Services, Autism services, Forensic, Assertive Outreach and Community Rehabilitation Teams. Given the nature of this role, applicants must hold the necessary professional qualification and be registered with Social Work England to practice as a Social Worker in the UK.
The successful candidate will need to have demonstrable experience in working within a specialist service with knowledge of the application of the Care Act.
We are committed to working within a strengths-based model and, as such, continue to work within the principles of Fulfilling Lives in meeting our duties within the Care Act.
There is a commitment from the team and management to individual well-being, and we offer a number of opportunities to support development, such as high-quality reflective supervision and peer reflection.
An enthusiastic and motivated professional is sought who can work autonomously and as part of the team, whilst proactively contributing to the development of the service and meeting the core objectives of BCP Council.
If you are dedicated and passionate about ensuring people with an autistic spectrum condition live the best possible lives this may be the opportunity for you.
You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, advocating for adults to help them achieve their outcomes, including connecting with other services and providing information and guidance.
Interview dates:
Interviews will be held in person at BCP Council Civic Centre, BH2 6DY on Monday 2nd February 2026.
For an informal discussion, please get in touch with Lucy Mayer at 01202 128315
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Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
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At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people.
Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)
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DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
