Team Managers, CLA
PO6: £53,109 rising in annual increments to £56,151 pa incl. LW
Market Supplement, £4,700 Per Annum
Permanent / Full Time
Hybrid working - up to 2-3 days per week
“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 children and their families 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 children and families.
You will be joining an ambitious, passionate and committed leadership team. We are working at pace to create the conditions for effective social work to flourish and for all our children to receive a good service. We are clear on the challenges we face and have the courage and vision to deliver
Can you shape and influence an environment which enables excellent practice by 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 delivered through our ambitious Lambeth Social Care Academy?
You will support the Service Manager with supporting, and advising on strategy, policy and future direction of the service, ensuring effective feedback and translation into service delivery. The Team Manager role is integral in realising this vision. You will lead a team of social workers utilising our practice model of Signs of Safety and be responsible for delivering plans and service priorities, whilst ensuring high standards of practice and positive outcomes for our children.
We are ambitious for our children, working hard to ensure that they are safe, resilient and healthy and we want our leaders to support and encourage genuine creativity in offering support that has a real and meaningful impact.
We are looking for committed and dedicated team managers on our improvement journey to lead a high motivated group of social workers within CLA.
You will lead multi-agency planning for children and have the ability to deliver excellent practice standards, within the legal framework to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and families. You will be responsible for allocating team workloads and providing case management and need to maximise relationships with partners to deliver effect and relevant support to our children and young people which is timely and considerate of our budgets.
As a team manager, you will need to be willing to embrace Lambeth’s practice model SOS and support your team’s implementation to support our children. In addition, Lambeth places a strong emphasis on our all our leaders, especially team manager’s, to provide quality supervision so that social workers can positively work with children, young people and their families to support their needs whilst building trust and confidence.
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: