Location
Harrow

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£62,349 per annum

About the Role
London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Team Manager (Maternity Cover) to join the Adults & Public Health Services Directorate and provide day-to-day management of the Safeguarding Adults (Social Work) Team. This role involves full staff supervisory responsibilities including oversight of threshold decisions, allocation and assignment of work, ensuring accurate record keeping, and adherence to statutory requirements, good practice standards, administrative and financial guidelines within Council policies.

The postholder will ensure a timely, appropriate, and effective response to all concerns about abuse of vulnerable adults at risk of significant harm, operating within the London multi-agency Policy and Procedures framework.

About Harrow Council
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK. It offers a vibrant community with a range of cultures, religions, and opinions, contributing to high achieving schools and a close-knit community. Located 10 miles from central London with excellent transport links including the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, national rail services, and easy access to the M1, M25, and A406 motorways.

Additional Information
Harrow Council is committed to equality of opportunity and values diversity in its workforce. The Council operates stringent safer recruitment procedures and is a disability-confident employer, committed to accessible and barrier-free recruitment practices. Priority consideration will be given to Harrow redeployees. The Council promotes a culture of safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Experience
- Extensive working knowledge of legislation and policies related to safeguarding adults, including the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and the Care Act.
- Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
- Significant experience in carrying out and/or overseeing safeguarding adults’ enquiries.
- Experience of chairing Strategy Meetings and Case Conferences.
- Ability to manage complex issues and oversee multiple ongoing enquiries concurrently.
- Willingness and ability to work occasional unsocial hours.

About You
- Professional, confident, and able to provide clear guidance to staff.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and promoting best practice.
- Able to work effectively within a multi-agency framework.

Qualifications
- Relevant professional qualifications such as CSS, CQSW, DipSW.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or possessing equivalent relevant work experience.