Team Manager
$31,890–$63,780 year
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead a multi-disciplinary team of social workers, therapists, and support workers to deliver operational management for adult social care services supporting residents with complex needs. Manage the delegated establishment budget, ensure legal and regulatory compliance under GDPR and Health and Safety, and oversee risk assessment processes across the service. Represent the department in senior internal and external meetings, including deputising for the Assistant Director, while maintaining relationships with acute health partners, housing, and emergency services. Supervise staff performance, drive continuous improvement through audits and quality assurance, and co-produce service enhancements to reduce demand and maximize independence for residents.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Social Work
- Registered with Social Work England
- Holds relevant management/supervision qualification
- Social Work Professional Capability Framework level descriptor Advanced Social Worker
- Senior experience in statutory public sector services working with people who have a range of social care needs and their family/carers
- Experience of delivering services to people with differing and diverse needs in an urban Local Authority/Borough
- Experience of managing change within a resident facing, statutory service
- Experience of developing effective strategic partnerships, internal and external, including working with external providers, NHS, GPs, Emergency Services and the voluntary and community sector
- Significant experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams including supporting qualified and non-qualified staff to develop and excel and supporting the development of strong teamwork and relationships across the team
- Excellent knowledge of health and social care legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2007 and the Health and Social Care Act 2008
- Knowledge of the effects of ill-health and disability with particular reference to race, gender and culture
- Proven leadership skills including the ability to motivate and inspire staff to deliver positive outcomes for residents
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills to create and engage with operational data sets to support the management and development of a service
- Ability to represent the Council at a senior level including in external meetings
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