Location
Sutton, London Borough of Sutton

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£57,402 per annum

About the Borough
The London Borough of Sutton is located less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Situated in zone 5, Sutton offers excellent transport links, award-winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing, and great schools. The borough is known for high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, delivering quality services while addressing financial challenges and involving residents in key community developments.

About the Service and Team
Adult Social Care is committed to improving care for adults and fostering positive working environments for staff. With new leadership and experienced managers, the service is driving meaningful change to deliver exceptional care that enhances community outcomes. The service operates four Locality teams aligned with Primary Care Network footprints: Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton, and Cheam, supporting people with physical, sensory, and mental health needs through integrated working with NHS colleagues.

In June 2024, the Adults First Contact Service (AFCS) was introduced, comprising a General Duty Team focusing on prevention and immediate needs assessment, and a Safeguarding Triage Team managing risk and safeguarding concerns. This approach ensures timely, skilled responses and collaboration with Locality and Specialist Teams.

About the Role
We are seeking Assistant Team Managers (ATM) to join Adult Social Care, with vacancies across AFCS General Duty, Sutton Locality, and Wallington Locality. This role includes responsibility for team operations, complex case management, recruitment, retention, and workload allocation. You will provide supervision to maintain high standards of casework, support staff with complex cases, and contribute to cost-effective service delivery and co-production of service improvements with residents. The role emphasizes a prevention and strength-based approach to practice and outcome-focused support planning.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence service delivery and apply your expertise to support Social Workers in making a positive impact.

Our Offer to You
We provide a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment to help you grow your career and skills. We encourage innovation and value your ideas to improve ways of working. Benefits include generous annual leave (26-32 days plus bank holidays), enhanced family leave, volunteering days, flexible and agile working arrangements, learning and development opportunities, discounts on local services, interest-free season ticket loans, Local Government Pension Scheme, bicycle loan and cycle to work schemes, electric vehicle leasing, and confidential health and wellbeing support.

Experience
Extensive post-qualification practice experience in social work with a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices in adult social care. Proven leadership and managerial experience within a local authority setting, including managing and motivating multidisciplinary teams.

About you
Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to support staff in adopting creative and innovative approaches. Excellent time management skills to meet tight deadlines and deliver measurable outcomes. Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners to achieve shared objectives. Commitment to maintaining high standards of work quality and service delivery.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work and registration with Social Work England. In-depth knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and guidance relevant to social work practice.