Practitioner Manager for Transforming Care

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Practitioner Manager REF: 2007

Hybrid Working

PO5: £51,099 pa rising in annual increments to £54,135 pa inc LW.

Permanent and Full Time

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Role:

New opportunities have arisen within the Adult Learning Disabilities Team for two permanent Practitioner Managers, one in the main part of the Adult Learning Disabilities Team and the other in the Learning Disabilities and Autism (Transforming Care) part of the team.

These positions offer excellent opportunities for the right candidate to provide operational management support to the Team Managers who cover the service areas for Adult Learning Disabilities Team.

The role will put you at the forefront of the service working closely with the Team Manager and colleagues across health, to provide operational and professional practice management to staff team members.

The Practitioner Manager post in the Learning Disabilities and Autism (Transforming Care) Team within the Adult Learning Disabilities Team will focus on working with and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism who display behaviours that challenge them. This includes people with mental health conditions. The aim is to increase support in the community care to reduce hospital admissions and length of stays.

You will have responsibility for the delivery of a quality care management service, embedding strength-based practice and oversight on MCA work and S.42 Enquiries. The need to maintain a responsive, safe and person-centered service for our clients is a key focus as we redevelop our services in and work towards delivering the vision of Lambeth Together.

The role requires a qualified social work professional (DipSW or equivalent), able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of working within adult social care and providing management. The team is well resourced and provides excellent partnership working with specialist health colleagues and services within the borough. The post holder will be responsible for:

Providing line management of front-line operational services which includes the provision a comprehensive assessment and case management service to adults with care and support needs.

To deliver ongoing improvements in practice and standards of work through the application of specialised knowledge and skills

Take the lead on ensuring that the service requirement to safeguard adults is delivered according to agreed standards.

Support the Team Managers in the delivery of a high-quality Adult Social Care service

It is essential that you demonstrate your ability to manage, motivate and lead in a demanding environment with frequently changing priorities. You will provide direct line management to 4-6 Social Workers and Assessors. You will deputise for the Team Manager as required. The post requires you to develop staff to maximise their potential and achieve customer focused outcomes. It is therefore essential that you exhibit excellent communication and planning skills and be committed to partnership working across statutory and third sector organisations. Candidates are required to have management experience in assessment and care management.

You will be provided with regular supervision and access to ongoing training and development to enhance and develop your career in Adult Social Care. In return we will offer season ticket loans, mileage and subscriptions, a cycle scheme, quality supervision, CPD, access to online journals and resources, a 35-hour week and generous annual leave.

We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shakaira Trail at or Jo-Ann Hughes at

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 27 November 2024.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .