Summary: The role of Deputy Team Manager (DTM) in Islington's Adult Learning Disabilities Team involves supervising and supporting social workers, managing complex cases, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure high-quality care for adults with learning disabilities. This position is ideal for an experienced Senior Social Worker or an established DTM seeking new challenges in a leadership capacity. The role offers a competitive pay rate and a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support up to 5 Social Workers within the team.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and reflective supervision to team members.
• Ensure high-quality practice through case audits, QA, and professional development.
• Hold a small caseload of complex cases involving adults with learning disabilities.
• Oversee Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA), and Best Interest Decisions (BIA).
• Develop and review support plans and risk management strategies.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals, housing teams, and voluntary services.
• Support the team in managing safeguarding concerns and ensuring compliance with adult safeguarding legislation.
• Contribute to service development and quality assurance initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with Social Work England registration.
• Strong experience in adult social care, learning disabilities, and safeguarding.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a social care setting.
• Excellent understanding of the Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, and DoLS.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring best practices.

Salary (Rate): 40

City: London

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other