Location
Brixton Hill, London

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or as required by the service

Salary
£54,360 per annum rising in annual increments to £57,495 per annum including Living Wage

About the Role
Lambeth Council is seeking a Practitioner Manager to join the Adult Social Care Mental Health Service within the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA). This unique alliance delivers integrated mental health services in partnership with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Certitude, Thames Reach, and South London ICB. The role involves managing the daytime social care service alongside the team manager to ensure a quality, responsive, safe, and person-centred service that promotes the well-being of Lambeth residents.

The Practitioner Manager will supervise up to 8 social care staff, ensuring statutory assessments are assigned and completed on time and to high standards. Responsibilities include supporting social workers with case management, complex cases, safeguarding procedures, court of protection matters, and authorising assessments. The role also involves leading on specialist areas and service development initiatives in collaboration with other Practitioner Managers and the Team Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant borough with bold ambitions under the Lambeth 2030 Plan and the transformational One Lambeth Programme, which promotes values of Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. Lambeth is a diverse community with rich cultural heritage and excellent local amenities, making it a rewarding place to work and make a difference.

Experience
Significant post-qualifying experience as a social worker is required. Previous management experience and experience working within mental health services is preferred but not essential. Familiarity with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act is essential.

About you
You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to lead and support a team effectively, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality, strength-based social work. You should be motivated to contribute to service development and support professional growth of staff through regular supervision and appraisals.

Qualifications
You must be a qualified social worker with relevant post-qualifying experience. Knowledge of mental health legislation and social care statutory frameworks is essential.