18 Hours PW - Deputy Team Manager/Practice Lead - Adult Locality

Leaders in Care; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated social worker to join a supportive team. This role offers the chance to lead complex cases, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with care regulations while promoting person-centred care. With a focus on professional development, you'll enjoy hybrid working, generous annual leave, and a robust pension scheme. If you're passionate about making a difference in social care and eager to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values collaboration and shared learning, and take the next step in your professional journey.

Benefits

Generous Salary & Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

26-33 Days Annual Leave (+ bank holidays)

Clear Career Progression & CPD Support

Supportive Team & Inclusive Environment

Qualifications

• Registered with SWE and possess a Social Work Qualification.
• Experience in leading complex cases and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cases and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supervise staff and provide training and support.
• Drive person-centred care and facilitate collaboration.

Skills

Case Management

Supervision

Compliance with Care Act

Person-Centred Care

Training and Support

Risk Management

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Clear Progression Pathways | Part Time Available | Continuous Professional Development

In times where a role with good management responsibilities with the opportunity for hands-on working is rare, we have an excellent opportunity available.

You’ll be part of a supportive team environment, collaborating with experienced professionals who emphasize teamwork and shared learning to achieve the best outcomes for service users.

You’ll enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to divide your time between the office and home, promoting a healthy work-life balance. You’ll receive 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with entitlement rising to 30 days after two years and 33 days after five years of service.

You’ll also be enrolled in a generous pension scheme, securing your financial future.

You’ll have access to ongoing training and CPD opportunities, enabling you to enhance your skills and stay current with best practices in social care. You’ll benefit from clear career progression pathways, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the organisation, fostering your long-term professional development.

Key attributes/experience:

• Lead complex cases involving disabilities, older persons, and challenging behaviors.
• Supervise staff on safeguarding, substance misuse, and related issues.
• Ensure compliance with Care Act, MCA, and DoLS.
• Drive person-centred care and advocacy.
• Facilitate MDT collaboration and service integration.
• Manage and improve reablement services.
• Provide staff training and support.
• Oversee risk management and safeguarding.

Other benefits include:

• Generous Salary & Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working – Balance office & home life
• 26-33 Days Annual Leave (+ bank holidays)
• Clear Career Progression & CPD Support
• Supportive Team & Inclusive Environment

To be considered, you’ll need to have a Social Work Qualification and be registered with SWE (Social Work England).

If this sounds like the perfect fit for your career, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and availability to [e-mail] or call me directly at 07828 873 089.