Social Worker Team Manager - Assessment and Safeguarding Team in London

Specialism: Adult Social Care – Assessment and Safeguarding

Location: Haringey, London, UK

Salary: £38.36 per hour

Type: Ongoing, Full-time (Hybrid), Locum

Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible Working: Full-time hybrid position with work from home and office balance.
• Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly compensation and financial stability.
• Professional Development: Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborative environment valuing social work achievements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, supervision, and case oversight to social workers, senior practitioners, and assessment staff.
• Ensure the team delivers assessments, reviews, and care plans in line with statutory duties and best practice.
• Support staff development through coaching, performance management, and continuous professional development.
• Oversee the assessment pathway to ensure timely allocation, progression, and completion of Care Act assessments.
• Monitor caseloads and workflow to ensure service efficiency and compliance with performance targets.
• Ensure high‑quality case recording and decision‑making consistent with organisational policies and audit standards.
• Ensure robust safeguarding practice across the team, including compliance with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Pan‑London Safeguarding Procedures.
• Provide managerial oversight on complex safeguarding cases, mental capacity assessments, and risk assessments.
• Promote a culture of professional curiosity, risk awareness, and defensible decision‑making.
• Build effective working relationships with health partners, voluntary and community organisations, housing, and other stakeholders.
• Promote integrated working to ensure holistic and person‑centred support for adults and carers.
• Represent Adult Social Care at internal and external multi‑agency meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement across the assessment function and ensure strength‑based, outcome‑focused practice.
• Identify and address gaps in service delivery, escalating concerns where necessary.
• Contribute to service planning, audits, development projects, and policy initiatives.
• Ensure resources are used effectively and responsibly to deliver cost‑efficient care and support plans.
• Provide oversight of commissioned services and support packages to ensure quality and value for money.

Haringey is a great place to live and work, offering a vibrant cultural mix, beautiful parks, and a community that celebrates diversity. With excellent transport links and a range of amenities, Haringey is an ideal location to grow your career while enjoying a high quality of life.