The role
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
The role:
The Older People & Physical Disabilities (OPPD) Service supports older persons and those 18 years+ with a physical disability. We provide a screening, initial assessment, review, complex case management and safeguarding function. OPPD utilise a multidisciplinary approach to assessing and supporting people and work focussing on people's strengths, assets and abilities. The role of Deputy Team Manager is pivotal within our operational services and reflects our commitment to providing high quality services and improving outcomes for our residents whilst working closely with our partner agencies.
About You:
We are looking for candidates with Social Work England registration and experience of managing and supervising staff. The ideal candidate will work in a strength-based way and will demonstrate the ability to provide comprehensive casework advice and take responsibility for staff practice and performance, while ensuring appropriate use of resources. Candidates will be expected to deputise for Team Managers in their absence, will have experience as a Safeguarding Adults Manager, will contribute to the ongoing recruitment, development and retention of staff.
You will be forward thinking, enthusiastic and will take a proactive role in developing and improving the service. Candidates must have strong reflective supervision skills and the ability to provide comprehensive and knowledgeable support within a high-pressure environment.
Additional Information:
Throughout your time at Southwark you will be constantly learning. You will be challenged by your work, encouraged to try new approaches and supported to maximise your potential. We will invest in providing the resources you need to develop professionally, through a combination of informal on-the-job and formal development programmes.
Benefits and more information:
Please click the link for additional information: Life at Southwark, Benefits and more (theguardian.com).
For an informal discussion please contact Keith Clark, Team Manager, on 0207 525 4838.
Additional salary details
Within this role we offer a competitive salary, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance, flexible working options as well as a number of other permanent staff benefits; eye care scheme, Cycle 2 Work, Cycle Loan. We also offer a season ticket loan/oyster card pool and Essential User parking permits/Free swim and gym scheme and as well as Proud to Care Rewards.
We also have an excellent learning and development offer within the council and actively encourage our managers to develop their management and leaderships skills.
Recruitment timetable
Closing Date: 11:59PM on 22.05.2022
Interview Dates: 01.06.2022 & 02.06.2022
Assessment Dates: 03.06.2022 and 06.06.2022
Candidates will be invited to undertake an assessment based on the outcome of the interview.
Requirements:
All candidates are required to:
1. Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
2. Complete an enhanced DBS check.
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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