Adolescent Services Team Manager - Flexible Working

LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a Team Manager for their Adolescent Service. This role involves overseeing a skilled team of Social Workers and ensuring high-quality practice for adolescents at risk. Candidates must have robust leadership experience, a qualification in Social Work, and an advanced understanding of legislation affecting children’s social care. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in managing complex cases and collaborating with partner agencies to provide comprehensive support. This full-time position offers a salary up to £62,451 per annum.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England membership.
• Extensive leadership and management experience in social work.
• Ability to manage complex cases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 6-8 Social Workers.
• Provide supervision and management oversight for high-quality practice.
• Work with partner agencies for comprehensive support coordination.

Skills

Leadership and management

Social Work qualification

Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and 2004

Performance data interpretation

Education

Advanced qualification in Social Work

Job description

A local authority in London is seeking a Team Manager for their Adolescent Service. This role involves overseeing a skilled team of Social Workers and ensuring high-quality practice for adolescents at risk. Candidates must have robust leadership experience, a qualification in Social Work, and an advanced understanding of legislation affecting children’s social care. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in managing complex cases and collaborating with partner agencies to provide comprehensive support. This full-time position offers a salary up to £62,451 per annum.