Complex Assessment Team Manager

Team Manager – Promoting Independence Review Team 

£55,620 to £58,692 plus £3,000 annual Market Supplement payment 

Newham is a diverse borough with a young population, which has undergone considerable regeneration as part of the Olympic legacy. There are more than 270,190 adults living in the borough.

Newham presents challenges and opportunity that will take your career to the next level together with the opportunity of working with a diverse group of people.

Newham Adult Social Care services provides support to adults and carers, who may, because of the effects of ill health or disability, need support to live safely and independently. Our vision is to promote the wellbeing of people in Newham, making the best use of available resources to enable adults to live in the community independently and live safely, free from abuse and neglect. We strive to support our customers to make their own decisions, to feel safe and protected from harm, aspire to good health throughout their lives and make positive choices to maintain and improve their wellbeing.

This is an exciting period of change as we begin to realign services to work alongside Primary Care Networks across the borough. This provides opportunities for new service improvements, improved pathways for customers and closer partnership working. 

The duties of the Team Manager will include, but not limited to:

• Line management responsibility for staff in the team, which includes practice supervision of Qualified Social Workers.
• Holding budget responsibility within a scheme of delegation for care services.
• To have responsibility for the effective delivery of the Council’s statutory responsibilities to people with social care needs aged 18 and above, and their families and carers for a designated Neighbourhood Team.
• To manage the operational interface with health partners in the relevant PCN.  
• To support the Service Manager in enhancing the performance of the service, in the context of the council’s overall objectives, national health and social care objectives and local objectives. 
• To ensure that the work of the Promoting Independence Review Team promotes independence, choice and social inclusion.
• To be responsible for the implementation of the Council’s safeguarding adults procedures and quality assurance arrangements as required.
• To directly manage and provide leadership support to Practice Managers, senior practitioners and other senior social roles as required within the team.
• Cover for the service manager when required to represent the service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Manager or a suitably experienced candidate aspiring to progress into a Team Management role. 

We are looking to permanently appoint a Team Manager who is passionate about high quality customer service. We are looking for an experienced, motivated and forward thinking manager with excellent communication and analytical skills.

The suitable candidates will be responsible for developing and managing the Promoting Independence Review Team responsible for the delivery of strength-based, scheduled reviews of people in receipt of long-term care and support from the Council.  

The successful candidates must be a Registered Social Worker. If a key management role appeals to you with the opportunity to really make a difference to the people we support and you share our vision then we want to hear from you.

  We are able to offer you the following benefits:

• A competitive starting salary, including an annual £3,000 market supplement payment. 
• A supportive team working environment with regular supervision from the Service Manager.
• Access to a wide range of formal and informal CPD activities underpinned by a performance appraisal scheme and career progression pathway.
• An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs.
• Subsidised leisure passes.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Local Government pension scheme.
• Access to smarter working / flexible working.
• Latest technology by way of Mobile phones and laptops

For more information, or an informal chat please contact Mark Wiles, Service Manager for Neighbourhood and Long-Term Care on 0203 373 7962 or mark.wiles@newham.gov.uk 

Closing date: 23rd April 2025

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Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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