Adolescent Service Team Manager — Flexible Hours & 40 Days Leave

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a qualified Team Manager for its Adolescent Service in Greater London. You will lead a team of Social Workers, addressing risks to adolescents and their families while ensuring high-quality practice and support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in social work and team management, a thorough understanding of safeguarding practices, and will be responsible for coordinating care plans with various agencies. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with membership in Social Work England.
• Experience managing team with complex caseloads.
• Strong background in adolescent and statutory social work.
• Extensive leadership and management experience in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a group of skilled Social Workers.
• Supervise and provide management oversight.
• Coordinate care planning with partner agencies.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and 2004

Team management

Ability to interpret management information

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Education

Social Work qualification with Social Work England membership

Advanced qualification in Social Work

Job description

A local government authority is seeking a qualified Team Manager for its Adolescent Service in Greater London. You will lead a team of Social Workers, addressing risks to adolescents and their families while ensuring high-quality practice and support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in social work and team management, a thorough understanding of safeguarding practices, and will be responsible for coordinating care plans with various agencies. Competitive salary and benefits included.