Overview

Team Leader Targeted Adolescent Support (IAS) at Lewisham Council. An opportunity to lead a specialist team of Family Practitioners providing intensive support to children and families at risk of entering the care system. This role focuses on early and effective interventions using evidenced-based practice to support positive outcomes for adolescents on the edge of care and those affected by extra-familial harm.

What’s the role?

The Team Leader will oversee day-to-day operations of the Integrated Adolescent Service 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. Collaborate with Social Workers and Team Managers to create tailored support plans that reduce risk and build resilience.

The service aims to prevent entry into care, reduce re-offending, and safeguard children from intra- and extra-familial harm. The role supports innovative practice and government-funded initiatives such as Turnaround, Engage, Your Choice, the National Referral Mechanism pilot, and an in-service Health & Wellbeing Hub.

What we’re looking for / About you

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

What’s in it for you?

We offer development opportunities, the chance to make a real difference in the local community, and a range of benefits including:

• Generous leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships

Location: Ground Floor, Old Town Hall, Catford, London, SE6 4RU. Hybrid working (office and home).

Special conditions

• DBS check (Enhanced) required

Your application

The recruitment process is anonymous and CVs are not accepted. Please read the applicant handbook and ensure your supporting statement addresses how you meet each person specification criterion. For informal discussion, contact Marcia.Lee-Chang1@lewisham.gov.uk or 0208 314 9862.

Salary: £52,269 to £54,360 per annum (PO4). Note: appointments offered at the minimum SCP unless matching current salary with evidential proof.

Additional information

Lewisham Council values inclusion and equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during application or interview, contact the advertisement lead. The Council may close adverts early if there is a large response.