Deputy Team Manager - Adults Social Work Team
Southwark Council
Date: 2 days ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time
The role
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Are you creative and passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people and those with physical disabilities? Do you thrive in a dynamic team environment that values innovation and embraces the latest technology?
If yes, we are the perfect place for you!
Our Adults Social Work Services have diverse, amazing teams that are passionate and dedicated about making a difference in people’s everyday lives. They work with adults with physical disability, older persons, adults with dementia and carers.
We have dynamic teams that are skilled professionals, all committed to making a meaningful difference to people’s lives. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly and to collaborate with colleagues from different professional backgrounds who bring diverse expertise and a shared passion for helping people.
Our teams have a proven track record of investing in the professional growth of our colleagues. From specialised training to hands on experience, you will have access to a range of learning opportunities designed to help you excel. Thrive in a supportive environment that values your career progression and personal wellbeing.
The services are at the forefront of embracing the latest technology to improve our services. We embrace new and creative approaches to working in Social Care, ensuring our services are both impactful and forward thinking.
With strong practice support from our Principal Social Worker and Principal Occupational Therapist and the opportunity to gain a variety of different experiences, we are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities.
Additional Details
To find out more about the Teams, and the vacancies we have available, click the documents at the bottom of this advert!
This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.
Benefits And More Information
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Interviews will be held on a bi-weekly basis.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
Attachments
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Are you creative and passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people and those with physical disabilities? Do you thrive in a dynamic team environment that values innovation and embraces the latest technology?
If yes, we are the perfect place for you!
Our Adults Social Work Services have diverse, amazing teams that are passionate and dedicated about making a difference in people’s everyday lives. They work with adults with physical disability, older persons, adults with dementia and carers.
We have dynamic teams that are skilled professionals, all committed to making a meaningful difference to people’s lives. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly and to collaborate with colleagues from different professional backgrounds who bring diverse expertise and a shared passion for helping people.
Our teams have a proven track record of investing in the professional growth of our colleagues. From specialised training to hands on experience, you will have access to a range of learning opportunities designed to help you excel. Thrive in a supportive environment that values your career progression and personal wellbeing.
The services are at the forefront of embracing the latest technology to improve our services. We embrace new and creative approaches to working in Social Care, ensuring our services are both impactful and forward thinking.
With strong practice support from our Principal Social Worker and Principal Occupational Therapist and the opportunity to gain a variety of different experiences, we are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities.
Additional Details
To find out more about the Teams, and the vacancies we have available, click the documents at the bottom of this advert!
This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.
Benefits And More Information
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Interviews will be held on a bi-weekly basis.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Attachments
- Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification.
- Assessment and Intake
- Case Management
- Intermediate Care
- Transfer of Care
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