Deputy Team Manager - Adults

Southwark Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Southwark Council as a Deputy Team Manager, a senior role that balances frontline support and leadership in Adult Social Work Services. This position allows experienced social workers to manage complex cases within a dynamic team while enjoying career stability, benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Stable, secure role with career progression

Generous benefits including annual leave and pension

Funded training and CPD opportunities

Flexibility in working arrangements

Strong professional support

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Social Worker with post-qualification training.
• Experienced in adult social care and legislation.
• Skilled at managing complex cases and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with disabilities, dementia, and their carers.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Lead complex cases and mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Communication

Case Management

Safeguarding

Leadership

Education

Qualified and registered Social Worker

Post-qualification training

Job description

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Step into a Senior Role that Makes a Lasting Impact

Are you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to play a key role in shaping high-quality, person-centred care for adults in Southwark?

This could be your perfect next move.

We’re looking for Deputy Team Managers – also known as a Senior Social Workers – to join our Adult Social Work Services. This role offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to hold a meaningful, senior position while remaining close to frontline practice and the people we support.

You’ll be a vital part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside skilled colleagues to support adults with physical disabilities, older people, adults with dementia, and carers. You’ll bring your expertise and leadership in practice to complex cases, support less experienced team members, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive culture.

Why Join Southwark?

We understand that more and more professionals are valuing the long-term benefits of permanent roles—like career stability, funded development and the chance to build lasting relationships with the people they support.

At Southwark, we offer:

• a stable, secure role with clear pathways for progression
• generous benefits, including annual leave and pension
• funded training and CPD, including leadership programmes
• flexible and hybrid working, plus the tools you need to thrive
• strong professional support, including from our Principal Social Worker and OT

Who We're Looking For

You’ll be an experienced and confident social worker who is:

• a qualified and registered Social Worker.
• experienced, with post-qualification training or equivalent expertise in a relevant field.
• knowledgeable about current and emerging adult social care legislation
• skilled in managing complex cases and safeguarding work
• a strong communicator who supports colleagues and promotes best practice
• committed to high standards of care and person-centred support
• ready to step into a senior position within a supportive team

Whether you're seeking greater responsibility or looking to deepen your impact without moving fully into management, this role provides the opportunity to grow while staying rooted in practice.

To apply, please indicate which team you’re interested in joining. Learn more about our teams and what they do here.

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