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Deputy Team Manager

Job details
Posting date: 30 May 2025
Salary: £40.69 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 June 2025
Location: Southwark, South East London
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company: 3D Recruit
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 3DR29857VAC

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Summary

Deputy Team Manager - Adult Social Care - Southwark – Join 3D Recruit

Intro:
Are you a skilled social worker with leadership experience in adult social care? 3D Recruit is working with Southwark Council to appoint a Deputy Team Manager within their Older People and Physical Disabilities (OPPD) service. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and support high-quality, strength-based services across a multidisciplinary team.

Perks of Working with 3D Recruit:

Exclusive Roles: Access to positions not available on public job boards.

Flexible Work: Choose from full-time, part-time, and locum roles that fit your schedule.

High Pay Rates: Competitive rates, including holiday pay and pension.

Continuous Support: Receive dedicated one-on-one support from your personal consultant.

Free Training: Access CPD training to maintain SWE registration and enhance your skills.

Referral Bonuses: Earn up to £250 for every successful referral (T’s & C’s apply).

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and supervisory support to Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and other clinical and non-professional staff across Southwark’s Adult Social Care teams.

Support the Team Manager to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and strength-based services aligned with best practice and statutory responsibilities.

Oversee and guide the completion of person-centred assessments, reviews, and interventions that enable independence and well-being.

Contribute to and support court work, safeguarding processes, and professional decision-making where required.

Act as a role model and expert practitioner, promoting reflective practice, continuous learning, and team development.

Ensure services meet the needs of Southwark residents across teams including Ageing Well Southwark (Contact), Assessment & Intake, Hospital Discharge, Case Management, Reviews, Telecare, Sensory, Business Support, and Intermediate Care.

Essential Requirements:

Degree/Masters in Social Work and SWE registration.

At least 2 years post-qualification experience in adult social care.

Experience supervising or managing social work or multi-disciplinary teams.

In-depth knowledge of UK Adult Social Care legislation, safeguarding practice, and strength-based approaches.

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Right to work in the UK.

Apply Now:
Looking to take the next step in your social work career with a forward-thinking London borough? Tap ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV and join Southwark’s supportive and progressive OPPD team.

Deadline: Rolling applications—apply as soon as possible.

At 3D Recruit, we ensure all candidates undergo rigorous vetting processes, including enhanced DBS checks, face-to-face registrations, verification of original documents, and thorough reference checks to assess the suitability and appropriateness of those we represent.

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