Team Manager – Adult Social Care

We are seeking dynamic and experienced Team Managers in Adult Social Care for a number of areas, with a real opportunity to shape the outcomes and how we deliver for local people. We are passionate about diversity and want our workforce to reflect our community and encourage all those who possess the essential criteria to apply to work for Hackney

We know that staff are key to our success and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values, to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney. As a team manager you will be am inclusive leader, with strong legal literacy and the ability to utilise multiple skills to find solutions to complex problems. You will have a strong focus on collaboration, including within the department and your fellow colleagues, while also working in partnership to help our residents to be independent, safe and well.

As an employer, we are committed to enhancing your Continued Professional Development. Our Learning Hub has a range of opportunities, where you can enhance your knowledge and skills, all while moving forward with a career pathway that supports your ambitions and interests.

Areas of Opportunity

• Integrated Learning Disabilities Service in the Preparing for Adulthood Team
• Case Management and Initial Assessment Team
• Review Team
• Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

The Person

We are looking for team manager who has the ability to lead by example, with excellent social care practice and a commitment to a strengths-based approach that takes into account intersectionality and a commitment to anti-racism. You will understand the legal framework within which we work and be able to uphold and balance competing risks and demands, advocating for the rights of residents while supporting your team and wider department to thrive.

You will be able to work in partnership with transparency and thoughtfulness, supporting innovations and solutions that help our residents to lead a life of their choice. You will have a commitment to empowering and enabling your staff to undertake excellent social care practice, supporting them with complexities in practice. An understanding of the current financial climate is essential.

Importantly, you will manage and be supported to lead a high performing team, focusing on quality and performance, staff wellbeing and development, and a commitment to working as ‘one council’ to achieve the best outcomes for our residents.

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.

We are passionate about diversity and want our workforce to reflect our community and encourage all those who possess the essential criteria to apply to work for Hackney.

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.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience

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.

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.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 27 November 2024 (22:59)

Interview date: W/C 9 December 2024

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