Location
London, Southwark

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£57,495 per annum

About the Role
Do you see yourself leading passionate practitioners to deliver high-quality, strengths-based social care? Can you use your experience to support and develop skilled social workers in fast-paced, rewarding environments? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! Our Older Persons and Physical Disability (OPPD) Service is looking for dedicated Deputy Team Managers to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.

We currently have opportunities within the Assessment & Intake Team (1 position) and the Case Management Team (2 positions). As a Deputy Team Manager, you will:

- Provide day-to-day management, professional oversight, and reflective supervision to a small team of 4–6 social workers.
- Support safe, strengths-based, and person-centred practice across a diverse and varied caseload.
- Ensure high-quality assessments, care planning, safeguarding, and risk management in line with statutory duties.
- Contribute to service improvement, workforce development, and positive team culture.

Assessment & Intake Team – Key Focus
You will oversee fast-paced, short-term work (8–12 weeks), including Care Act assessments, carers assessments, urgent assessments, respite planning, placements, mental capacity assessments, CHC contributions, and initial safeguarding concerns. The team works closely with OTs and transfers any longer-term or complex cases to Case Management.

Case Management Team – Key Focus
You will lead longer-term, complex work including safeguarding enquiries, complex MCA assessments, Court of Protection applications, CHC processes, unscheduled reviews, and multi-disciplinary interventions for older adults and adults with physical disabilities (including those with co-occurring needs).

About the Team
All teams offer a supportive and engaging environment, with a strong focus on learning, reflection, and wellbeing. We are committed to helping you develop and thrive.

What we offer
- Access to extensive CPD, including onsite, Microsoft Teams, and e-learning opportunities
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Team Oyster Card for work-related travel
- Supportive management structure with regular supervision
- Caseload limits to promote good practice and work–life balance
- Opportunities for further qualifications, including Best Interests Assessor and ILM training
- A convenient location in the heart of Southwark, directly opposite Queens Road station
- Varied, rewarding, and challenging casework that will grow your expertise

Experience
- Experience supervising or mentoring others
- Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
- Confidence in complex decision-making and promoting reflective practice

About you
- Strong professional leadership and excellent judgement
- Commitment to empowering people
- Collaborative, empathetic, and resilient approach

Qualifications
- Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration
- Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, and best-practice frameworks