Overview

The care system. This is a pivotal role within our service, aimed at delivering early and effective interventions using evidenced based practice to support positive outcomes for children, typically adolescents who are on the edge of care, and who are affected by extra familial harm. The Team Lead will work closely with Social Workers and Team Managers to create tailored support plans that reduce risk and build resilience. The service is committed to preventing children and young people from coming into the care, offending, reducing re-offending, and safeguarding children from intra and extra familial harm.We have achieved this through innovative practice and delivery of several government funded initiatives such as Turnaround, Engage, Your Choice. Diversity and inclusion are valued; the council is committed to equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring child-centred, high-quality, evidence-informed interventions are delivered in a timely and coordinated manner in line with safeguarding legislation and best practice.Work closely with Social Workers and Team Managers to create tailored support plans that reduce risk and build resilience.Contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people at risk of entering care or involvement with the criminal justice system, and who are affected by extra-familial harm.What we are looking for

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills and be able to inspire, motivate and support the team.Benefits

Generous leave entitlementLocal Government Pension schemeFlexible working and family friendly policiesSeason ticket and bicycle loansA range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym membershipsSupportive staff networksLocation and Requirements

The job is primarily based in Ground Floor, Old Town Hall, Catford, London, SE6 4RU. There are 2 local train stations 3-5 minutes'' walk from the office, and the train journey from London Bridge is approximately 15 minutes. There are also numerous bus routes that stop right by the office. We operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.Special conditions:

The job is subject to a DBS check (Enhanced).Equal Opportunities

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the Access to Work scheme; further details are available at the Council''s employment support pages. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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