Team Manager

Haringey Jobs London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking two experienced Team Managers for Adult Services, one for the Adult Safeguarding Team and another for the Mental Health Team. The role involves overseeing and guiding teams to deliver high-quality services whilst ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in social care leadership and exceptional communication skills. This is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank holidays

Potential hybrid working opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Generous local government pension scheme

Discount schemes across leisure and culture

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in safeguarding and mental health.
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams effectively.
• Exceptional communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 8 professionals in Adult Services.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and high standards of practice.
• Drive person-centred outcomes for adults in need of support.

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Team management experience

Exceptional communication skills

Commitment to continuous improvement

Job description

Contract Terms

Contract Type: Full -Time, Permanent
Salary: PO7 £59,511- £62766 per annum
Interview: w/c 19th January 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

Haringey Adult Social Care are seeking two dynamic and experienced Team Managers lead our Adult Services teams:
Adult Safeguarding Team Manager
Mental Health Team Manager
These are critical leadership positions responsible for driving high standards of practice, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, and delivering person-centred outcomes for adults in need of support. Each manager will oversee a team of 8 dedicated professionals, providing supervision, guidance, and strategic direction to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate services.

About you

You are an accomplished leader with a strong track record in adult social care, safeguarding, or mental health services. You will bring:

• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory frameworks, and best practice in safeguarding and mental health.
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and support staff to achieve excellence.
• Exceptional communication and decision-making skills, ensuring clarity, accountability, and positive outcomes for service users.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and collaborative working with internal and external partners.

This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who are passionate about protecting vulnerable adults and promoting mental health and wellbeing. If you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.

Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.

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