Clinical Team Manager Integrated Adolescent Service

Lewisham Council; London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority seeks an inspirational Clinical Team Manager to lead a dynamic team within the Integrated Adolescent Service. This role focuses on developing a multi-disciplinary Health & Wellbeing Hub aimed at supporting adolescents affected by harm. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to relational and strength-based approaches. With a focus on trauma-informed practices, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young people while working in a supportive and innovative environment. Join a team dedicated to improving outcomes in a vibrant community setting.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Season ticket loans

Bicycle loans

Staff discounts on gym memberships

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering clinical supervision and leading teams.
• Strong commitment to relational and strength-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary Health & Wellbeing Hub.
• Ensure high-quality assessments and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Supervision

Communication

Relational Approaches

Trauma-Informed Practice

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Social Work England Registration

Job description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

We are looking for an inspirational leader to join our strong management team within the Integrated Adolescent Service. The role is for a Clinical Team Manager who will develop and lead a multi-disciplinary Health & Wellbeing Hub, using evidence-based practices to support positive outcomes for children, typically adolescents affected by extra-familial harm, the criminal justice, and care systems.

Role Overview

The service aims to prevent offending, reduce re-offending, and safeguard children from intra- and extra-familial harm through innovative practices and government-funded initiatives such as Turnaround, Engage, Your Choice, the National Referral Mechanism pilot, and a Health & Wellbeing Hub.

Lewisham was selected as a DFE Pathfinder authority to test social care reforms. The Clinical Team Manager will collaborate with colleagues across the service and partners to ensure high-quality risk assessments and therapeutic interventions, emphasizing relational and strength-based approaches, Trauma Informed, Anti-Racist, Restorative, Contextual Safeguarding, and Signs of Safety methodologies.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering clinical supervision, possess strong leadership skills, and be capable of inspiring and motivating teams.

Benefits

Our vision for children’s social work in Lewisham includes respecting families, ensuring children understand and feel cared for, and fostering confidence in young people. We support continuous professional development, offer a comprehensive learning environment, and recognize the importance of reflective practice and relationship-based work.

We provide excellent training, development opportunities, and a range of benefits including generous holiday allowances, pension schemes, flexible working, staff discounts, and supportive staff networks.

What We Seek

• Effective communicators who seek feedback
• Inspirational leaders and motivators
• Committed to skill development and service excellence
• Professionally curious and thoughtful
• Inclusive and collaborative workers
• Responsible and solution-focused
• Transparent and reflective practitioners

Location & Conditions

Primarily based at Laurence House, Catford SE6, with hybrid working arrangements. The role requires relevant social work qualification, Social Work England registration, and a DBS check. The application process is anonymous, and CVs are not accepted.

Application & Contact

For further details, read the applicant handbook and complete the application fully, ensuring your supporting statement addresses all criteria. For informal discussions, contact [e-mail]. Links to the Job Description, Person Specification, Letter from the Director, and Our Vision and Values are provided.

Salary & Diversity

The salary ranges from £58,752 to £60,795 per annum (PO7), with appointments at the minimum SCP unless matching current salary. Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer and supports reasonable adjustments and access to work schemes. We encourage applications from all abilities.

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