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Team Manager - Adult Assessment
Haringey Council
Salary: PO7 57,663 - 60,819 per annum + 2,500 Market Supplement
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 16th March 2025
Interview: Week commencing 31st March 2025
About Haringey
Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work - the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other and celebrate our distinctiveness. As the 2027 London Borough of Culture, we champion change-makers, battle discrimination, and strive for equality.
Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative, and Community-focused. These values keep us ambitious for the future and ensure we deliver the best for our residents.
About the Role
We are seeking a Team Manager to lead our Adult Assessment Team, overseeing social workers and practitioners to ensure the highest standards of assessment, care planning, and service delivery. This role is critical in promoting independence and improving outcomes for adults in Haringey who require care and support.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise a team of social workers and care practitioners, ensuring effective service delivery.
Oversee assessments, care management, and reviews in line with statutory responsibilities and best practices.
Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding frameworks.
Manage resources and budgets efficiently to deliver cost-effective, high-quality care.
Drive service improvements and contribute to policy development.
Develop strong multi-agency partnerships to enhance service provision.
About You
We are looking for an experienced leader with:
A Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
Significant experience in adult social care assessments, care planning, and risk management.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with experience managing a team.
A proactive, person-centred approach to service delivery.
Excellent communication and partnership skills, with experience in multi-agency working.
Working for Haringey
At Haringey Council, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where all employees feel valued and supported. We offer:
Up to 31 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
Hybrid working opportunities.
Health and wellbeing support.
A generous local government pension scheme.
A range of discount schemes across leisure and culture.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Ensure you apply as soon as possible to be considered.
Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed)
