Location
Brixton Hill, London

Hours
Permanent and Full Time

Salary
£54,426 per annum rising in annual increments to £57,495 per annum including London Weighting

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Practitioner Manager to join our community-based OPPD Case Management Team within Lambeth’s Adult Social Care service. As a registered Social Worker with Social Work England, you will bring solid local authority experience in Adult Social Care. You will manage and support a team of up to 8 social workers and social care assessors, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice that motivates staff to perform at their best.

The role involves overseeing the delivery of high-quality interventions for residents, their families, and carers, ensuring statutory assessments are assigned and completed within expected performance targets and quality standards. You will support staff with case management and professional development through regular supervision and appraisals.

The team provides a comprehensive, holistic social care service to vulnerable adults aged 18 and over, including those with physical disabilities, older persons, and complex safeguarding cases such as self-neglect, domestic abuse, financial abuse, hoarding, cuckooing, and modern slavery. The role also involves managing Court of Protection cases, mental capacity concerns, and complex care framework cases.

Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough in South London, home to over 317,600 residents and a rich cultural environment. Joining Lambeth Council means contributing to bold ambitions for the future through the Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’ and working within a community that values diversity, inclusion, and quality public services.

Experience
Proven experience as a registered Social Worker within Adult Social Care in a local authority setting. Demonstrable management and leadership skills with experience in delivering high-quality social care interventions. Experience supporting practitioners to implement and embed excellent practice.

Sound understanding of Care Act interventions, Strengths Based Practice, Mental Capacity Act, and Safeguarding Adults.

About you
Strong leadership and management capabilities with the ability to inspire and support a diverse team. Committed to continuous learning and reflective practice. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with residents, families, carers, and multi-agency partners.

Organised and able to manage competing priorities to meet performance targets and quality standards.

Qualifications
Registered Social Worker with Social Work England. Relevant professional qualifications in social work and adult social care.