As a Team Manager in the 0-25 Disabilities Service, you will be at the forefront of our service ensuring the delivery of high-quality responsive support for children and young people with complex and severe disabilities, including ensuring a seamless transitioning and preparation to adulthood. This is an excellent opportunity for a social care manager to develop their management and leadership skills and broaden their experience.
"Lambeth – a borough with social and climate justice at its heart…we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity" Lambeth Borough Plan 2023. In Lambeth we put people engaging with our services at the heart of practice, and practice at the heart of all that we do. We launched our 0-25 Disability Service in July 2024 bringing together services supporting children and young people and adult services to deliver better outcomes and promote independence for children, young people, and their families as they prepare and transition to adulthood. Key responsibilities include:
For an informal chat, please contact Manyara Walker, Service Manager by email at mwalker1@lambeth.gov.uk. To apply, click on the apply button and complete an online application, along with uploading your Supporting Statement, explicitly evidencing how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' on the job specification. You must upload a Supporting Statement and your CV for your application to be considered. Please note we operate an anonymised application process - when uploading your Supporting Statement and CV, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number.
We are looking for an experienced social care professional who is passionate about delivering services to vulnerable children, young people and complex families. You will have the ability to deliver excellent practice standards to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and young people. The ideal candidate will:
We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment.
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. The Civic Centre is just a short walk from the main underground and train station.
“Lambeth – a borough with social and climate justice at its heart. By harnessing the power and pride of our people and partnerships, we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity.”
In Lambeth, we offer our social workers: