Assistant Team Manager – Sutton – DoLS Team

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Team Manager within a dynamic team at the London Borough of Sutton Council. This role is perfect for an experienced BIA with management skills, looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. You will supervise a team of BIAs, ensuring high-quality assessments and addressing the complexities of cases while maintaining compliance with legal standards. With a diverse caseload and flexible working options, this position offers a rewarding career path where you can contribute to meaningful outcomes for the community. If you are passionate about social work and ready to take on new challenges, this role is for you!

Benefits

Flexible working available

Diverse caseload

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Experienced BIA with management experience required.
• Must hold a full UK driving license and be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supervise five full-time BIAs and ensure quality of DoLS assessments.
• Support Team Manager to improve KPIs and manage complex cases.

Skills

Management Experience

BIA Experience

Social Work Registration

Post-qualified Experience

Education

Degree in Social Work

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Assistant Team Manager – Sutton – DoLS Team, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager – DoLS Team
Location: Sutton
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An exciting job role has recently become available at the London Borough of Sutton Council. They are looking for an Assistant Team Manager for their DoLS Team. We need a full-time, experienced BIA with management experience to support the team.

What will your responsibilities be?

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for supervising five full-time BIAs, ensuring the quality of DoLS assessments, and supporting the Team Manager in various duties to improve KPIs. You will need to address the increasing complexity of cases and the rise in s21a challenges, which are bringing our work under greater court scrutiny. Additionally, you will act as part of a statutory service, ensuring that no one known to LBS is unlawfully deprived of their liberties.

Benefits of the role:

• Flexible working available
• Diverse caseload
• Supportive team

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Experienced BIA with management experience to support the team.
• Hold a full UK licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

How to apply?

If this is a job for you, feel free to click apply below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact 0345 241 9590.