Deputy Team Manager
London Borough of Islington
About The Role
Focused on changing the future.
Are you an experienced professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact? We are looking for a motivated and skilled Deputy Team Manager to join the Islington Learning Disabilities Partnership (ILDP), supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred and strength-based services to adults with learning disabilities.
This is more than a management role – it is an opportunity to influence and shape practice in a complex, service where your leadership will directly impact outcomes for residents with complex needs. You will be supported to grow, innovate, and lead within a borough that is committed to tackling inequality, investing in its workforce, and delivering meaningful change. If you are passionate about high-quality practice, confident in making decisions, and ready to step into a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we want to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary service committed to improving outcomes, promoting independence, and delivering excellent care within a strong statutory framework.
As Deputy Team Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Team Manager with the day-to-day operational leadership of the team. You will oversee workload allocation, provide supervision and professional support to staff, and ensure high-quality assessments and interventions in line with the Care Act. You will take a lead on complex casework, including safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, CHC and Section 117 responsibilities. You will also contribute to service development, performance management, and partnership working across health and social care.
We are looking for someone who has:
- A recognised professional qualification in Social Work, with registration with Social Work England
- Significant post-qualification experience working with adults with learning disabilities [
- Experience of supervising or managing staff within a statutory or health
- Strong knowledge of key legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, and safeguarding frameworks
- Experience managing complex cases involving risk, safeguarding, and multi-agency working
- The ability to lead practice, manage performance, and ensure high-quality outcomes for residents
- Excellent communication and partnership working skills
You will be joining a collaborative and supportive multi-disciplinary team within Adult Social Care, working closely with health colleagues and partner agencies. ILDP is committed to delivering strengths-based, person-centred services that promote independence, choice, and rights for people with learning disabilities and their carers. The team values professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement, and you will play a key role in shaping and developing the service.
Ready to Shape the Future? Apply Now!
For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:
Namina Turay, Service Manager
Email: [email protected] or
Veronah Kisato Team manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [02075276600)
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.
Working for the team, service and our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.
To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.
- Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
- A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
- Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
- Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.
We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.
We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.
Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.
Pre‑Employment Checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks. These may include:
- Proof of address
- Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
- Right to work in the UK
- Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)
