Job Introduction
Job Title: Area Manager
Salary: £50,000 - £59,000 per annum
37 Hours per Week
Location: Area Team Malvern
Team: Malvern - Adults
Permanent contract
We are excited to offer two opportunities for the role of Area Manager within the Adult Care directorate. As an Area Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across adult care services in your designated area. This is a pivotal role where you will champion high-quality, 3 conversation, strengths-based, person-centred practice, and drive continuous improvement across the service. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence service delivery at a strategic level and make a real difference in the lives of people across our communities. You will be supported with excellent professional development opportunities in a team that values career development. There will be opportunities to lead projects and deputise for the Head of Service. Malvern Area team is one of the six Area teams and you will work closely with other Area managers to drive productivity and performance.
It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on WCC/ WMjobs jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application. Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
For further information please contact: Ben Ngundu on 07594647949 (bngundu@worcestershire.gov.uk) Or Alternatively you can contact Laura Carroll on lcarroll@worcestershire.gov.uk
Benefits:
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage
Some of these offers include:
- Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
- Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
- Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
- Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date:5 April 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: 13 April 2026
