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 Community Review Team provide a reviewing service for older people and adults with physical disabilities who are currently in receipt of care and support services. Practitioners’ in the team complete strength based assessments and work in partnership with our residents to maximise their independence and promote their wellbeing. We are an integrated service made up of both Social Workers and Occupational therapy. 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 qualified 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
Please note a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at enhanced level.
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. 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. For more information about our Staff Benefits, please visit https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
For an informal discussion please contact Tony Burroughs, Team Manager on 02075254318.
Recruitment timetable
Closing Date: Sunday 4th December 2022 at 23:59
Assessment and Interview Date: Wednesday 14th December 2022 (please note candidates will be invited to undertake an assessment based on the outcome of the interview)
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 programme. 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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