Team Manager – Young Adults Service

The ideal candidate will need to be a resilient, authoritative and an experienced Team Manager who places children and young people and their welfare at the heart of practice.
You will demonstrate:

• An understanding of the financial pressures facing local authorities and have experience in managing budgets – you will be able to ensure the most effective use of allocated budgets, adhere to Best Value principles, control cost and enhance value.
• Strong understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by care leavers and experience in delivering a service that can meet those needs.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a commitment to driving positive change.
• Ability to build relationships with young people, colleagues, and external partners and stakeholders – your written and verbal communication will be second to none and you will be used to providing high quality, evidence-based assessments, analysis and the application of signs of safety.

Haringey is a vibrant and diverse borough located in the northern part of Greater London. With a rich history, diverse population, and a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, Haringey offers a unique and dynamic living experience.

Haringey Council has been through a journey of improvement over the past ten years, with continued aspirations to fulfil the first corporate priority of enabling every child the best start in life. We are looking for social workers that are ready for a fresh challenge, with the ability to make a real difference to the residents of Haringey.

We are investing in creating a better borough for all our residents and bettering the lives of children and young people in Haringey is our first corporate priority. With a population of approximately 250,000 people and a growing population of 0-19-year-olds, we are a diverse and fast-changing borough and tomorrow’s leaders; artists and innovators are busy growing up here.

Haringey is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as we strive for excellence in all we do.

Our offer to staff includes:

• Competitive remuneration packages

• Investment in modern technology

• Great Business support and experienced caring Team Managers

• Haringey Academy – invests in continuous skills and learning development

• Access to clinical support from Family Psychology Mutual, Anna Freud and Tavistock

• Wellbeing service, leisure, and discount benefits (Council scheme)

• Agile working

• Travel Season ticket loans

• A commitment to achieving excellence for our children

• Strong, caring visible leadership

• Remote and flexible working options

• Local Authority pension