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Team Manager(Social Work) – Assessment and Safeguarding Team

Job Title: Team Manager (Social Work) – Assessment and Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Adult Social Care
Location: Haringey
Salary: £43 per hour
Type: Full-time, 3-month locum contract

Team Manager (Social Work) – Assessment and Safeguarding Team in Haringey, earning £43 per hour. This is a full‑time locum opportunity for 3 months with the potential to make a significant impact. Immerse yourself in a dynamic role that promises professional challenges and personal growth. Lead a team of social workers in a key capacity, ensuring timely and effective support for vulnerable adults in the vibrant borough of Haringey.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum flexibility: Embrace the variety and flexibility of locum work, allowing you to broaden your experience across different settings.
• Competitive pay: Earn an excellent rate of £43 per hour
  , reflecting your leadership skills and social work expertise.
• Work-life balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture that values both your professional and personal commitments.
• Professional development: Access specialist training and leadership development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

What you will do:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to a team of social workers and practitioners, overseeing assessments, care planning, and safeguarding activities.
• Ensure high standards of professional practice, robust decision‑making, and rigorous safeguarding across the team’s work.
• Monitor and manage the team’s workload, ensuring timely assessments in line with Care Act requirements and performance targets.
• Support team members through coaching, performance management, and the promotion of continuous professional development.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with health services, housing providers, community organisations, and other stakeholders to deliver holistic, person‑centred support.
• Drive service quality and continuous improvement initiatives across the assessment and safeguarding functions.
• Lead resource management, ensuring the efficient and cost‑effective delivery of high‑quality services.

Haringey is a diverse and vibrant borough with a strong community spirit, making it an enriching place to live and contribute your talents. Enjoy a rich cultural scene, numerous parks, excellent transport links, and a commitment to community wellbeing and high-quality support services.