Team Manager, 0-25 Disabilities Service (2 Posts)
Children Social Care
PO6: £54,684 pa rising in annual increments to £57,726 pa incl. LW, Plus £4,700 pa Market Supplement
Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid Working
“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.
Our new Borough Plan has social justice at the centre and a clear vision for improving outcomes for our residents.
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. We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Team Managers to lead a team in our 0-25 Disabilities Service, offering the opportunity to play a key role in achieving positive outcomes for children, young people and families as they transition to adulthood in Lambeth!
Now is the perfect time to join the service as within this role you will have the opportunity to be part of the growth and development, shaping and influencing the service by promoting excellence, setting high standards and motivating others to do the same. Would you like to join a council that invest in developing our manager and leaders through a clear progression pathway which is aligned with our learning and development training?
About the role
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, ensuring a high level of performance and providing a quality service for all our children and young people with complex and severe disabilities, including ensuring a seamless transitioning and preparation to adulthood. The focus of this role will be the delivery of statutory functions aimed at delivering an effective Children’s social care service. You will play a pivotal role in connecting with multi-agency teams to deliver holistic services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a social care manager to develop their management and leadership skills and broaden their experience.
About you
Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be experienced in delivering services to vulnerable children, young people and complex families. You will be lead a team of qualified social workers, providing supervision, case management and overall management oversight for your team; ensuring that risk is managed at the right legislative framework. You will have the ability to deliver excellent practice standards to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and young people.
In return for your hard work, skills, knowledge and experience, you will receive:
For an informal chat, please contact Manyara Walker, Service Manager by email at mwalker1@lambeth.gov.uk
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: