Team Leader – Adult Social Care

The Role

Hackney is one of Britain’s most exciting and fastest-changing boroughs. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. The challenges that have arisen over the last two years have intensified the need for action, and we are determined to rebuild Hackney for and with our diverse communities.

We are looking for a 6-team Leader for our Care Quality Commission-regulated Housing with Care Scheme.

Housing with Care schemes provides housing that is primarily designed for people aged 55 plus who have both housing, support, and care needs. Registered landlords provide the accommodation, for which service users hold a tenancy to their flat, and the CQC-regulated care is provided by London Borough of Hackney staff. 

Solutions-focused, enthusiastic, and passionate about good quality of care provision, you will assist the Scheme managers and supervise Care and support staff to ensure that services meet quality standards; meet regulatory, legislative, and council requirements; are innovative; empower service users; and are constantly developing.

You will need to be able to manage as well as motivate staff, and will directly supervise Care and support staff and lead and direct the Team working within and across a dispersed area. You will assist the Scheme Managers in providing clear leadership.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, an ability to build strong relationships and a professional demeanour that generates confidence.

This is a busy post, and tasks are varied. You will need to be able to prioritise and meet deadlines, at short notice and can switch from task to task to meet demands. 

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Applicants must be available and willing to work outside of traditional business hours will be required. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought-after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

The Person

Whilst we value experience, you need to be committed to providing quality day opportunities to adults on the Autistic Spectrum and Learning Disabilities, while understanding the needs of Older People. You will need to evidence leadership qualities, flexibility, enthusiasm, initiative, and resilience, for what is often a very demanding but rewarding vocation.

You will be required to demonstrate your knowledge and experience to lead a very vibrant and demanding environment, whilst being able to initiate a range of educational, vocational, and recreational activities.

You will need to demonstrate you can manage, guide and motivate a staff team, ensuring anti-racism and inclusivity are embedded in your daily professional practice in the Provided Services.

Excellent communications skills are required along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners. You will need to be able to prioritise and meet deadlines with the demands the role may bring.

The Person

– Ability to lead, manage and develop a large and diverse service

– QCF Level 3 diploma in leadership or Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification, is essential to this post

-Experience in social care and ability to develop and maintain national Autism Accreditation Standards and registration with the National Autistic Society

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications: 21 September 2025 (22:59)

Interview date: W/C 20 October 2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk