Job Advert: Team Manager - Transitions Service
Location: London, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (2 Years)
Salary: £56,172 - £59,328 per annum
Closing Date: Sunday, 15th September 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 23rd September 2024
Hours: 36 per week
About Haringey
Haringey is a vibrant, diverse borough - a place full of creativity, community, and change-makers. Known as the "rebel borough," we celebrate individuality, equality, and collaboration. As we prepare to become the 2027 London Borough of Culture, we continue to embrace our distinctiveness, championing inclusion and innovation. Our staff reflect our values - Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative, and Community-focused - and these guide us in striving for the best outcomes for our residents.
About the Role
Haringey's newly formed Transitions Service is looking for a dynamic Team Manager to oversee a team of social workers and other professionals supporting young people transitioning from children's to adult services. This role involves managing Care Act assessments, ensuring robust case management, attending EHCP reviews, and fostering partnerships with professionals across education, health, and housing services. You'll work closely with young people and their families to ensure smooth, effective transitions, contributing to the development of this vital service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a team to deliver high-quality care and support for young people.
- Oversee Care Act assessments and ensure attendance at key transitions meetings.
- Support and coordinate with parent carers and external partners to ensure a seamless transition.
- Lead and inspire a collaborative, high-performing team committed to the service's goals.
About You
We are seeking a qualified social worker (CQSW/CSS or DipSW) with current registration with Social Work England (SWE) and an enhanced DBS. You will bring extensive experience in social care, ideally within a local authority, and a deep understanding of the complexities involved in supporting young people with multiple service needs.
You will possess excellent leadership skills, demonstrated through previous experience managing or supervising staff, and the ability to motivate and foster a strong team spirit. Your strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills will be essential in navigating a fast-paced environment and managing complex cases. A commitment to the Haringey Vision and Values for Adult Social Care is essential, and you will have a proven track record of managing performance and meeting development needs.
Why Work for Haringey
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- 31 days of leave (plus bank holidays)
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Access to health and well-being support
- Discounts across leisure and culture services
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive team, we encourage you to apply. For more information about the role, please contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on ,