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About the Role
Deputy Team Manager for the Islington Learning Disabilities Partnership (ILDP). The role supports the delivery of high‑quality, person‑centred and strength‑based services to adults with learning disabilities. This position involves operational leadership, workload allocation, supervision, professional support to staff, and ensuring high‑quality assessments and interventions in line with the Care Act. The Deputy Team Manager will also lead complex case work (safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, CHC and Section 117 responsibilities), contribute to service development, performance management and partnership working across health and social care.
Responsibilities
- Oversee workload allocation and team schedules.
- Provide supervision and professional development support to staff.
- Ensure high‑quality assessments and interventions in accordance with the Care Act.
- Lead complex casework, including safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, CHC and Section 117 responsibilities.
- Contribute to service development and performance management.
- Facilitate partnership working across health and social care services.
- Represent the team in multi‑agency consultations and meetings.
Qualifications
- Recognised professional qualification in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
- Significant post‑qualification experience working with adults with learning disabilities.
- Experience of supervising or managing staff within a statutory or health setting.
- Strong knowledge of key legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and safeguarding frameworks.
- Experience managing complex cases involving risk, safeguarding and multi‑agency working.
- Demonstrated ability to lead practice, manage performance and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
- Excellent communication and partnership working skills.
Benefits
- Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service.
- Flexible working arrangements and a 35‑hour working week.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay and commitment to the London Living Wage.
- Excellent local government pension scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships.
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists.
Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce. All colleagues are treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We maintain a zero‑tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment or victimisation on the basis of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act.
Pre‑Employment Checks
- Proof of address.
- Evidence of name changes (if applicable).
- Right to work in the UK.
- Overseas criminal record check (if applicable).
- Satisfactory references.
- Occupational Health clearance.
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations.
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable).
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. The post requires an enhanced DBS check with children/adult barred list, Social Work England/HCPC registration, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.
Disability Confident Scheme
Islington Council has a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and offers support for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and throughout their career.
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