Adoption Team Manager | LOCUM

Leaders in Care; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive Local Authority in London is seeking an experienced Adoption Team Manager for a 6-month rolling contract. The role involves leading a team of social workers, overseeing case planning, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £41 P/H, flexible hybrid working, and a supportive management structure focused on professional development.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive management structure

Ongoing assignment with potential for extension

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualifying experience in children’s services, specifically within adoption or permanence teams.
• Proven experience in managing or supervising a team.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Adoption and Children Act 2002.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership, supervision, and support to a team of social workers delivering adoption services.
• Oversee case planning and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Monitor and manage performance, ensuring high standards of practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

Job description

6 Month Rolling Contract | 2 days in the office | Supportive Management | Flexibility Encouraged

Leaders in Care are currently working in partnership with a progressive and supportive Local Authority in the West Midlands, who are looking to appoint an experienced Adoption Team Manager on an interim basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed leader with a passion for permanence planning and adoption services to join a well-established team, focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership, supervision, and support to a team of social workers delivering adoption services.
• Oversee case planning and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, national minimum standards, and statutory guidance.
• Work collaboratively with regional adoption agencies and key stakeholders to ensure timely and appropriate placements for children.
• Monitor and manage performance, ensuring high standards of practice and decision-making.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and service improvements.
• Represent the service in multi-agency settings and contribute to strategic planning where required.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Extensive post-qualifying experience in children’s services, specifically within adoption or permanence teams.
• Proven experience in managing or supervising a team.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Offer & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £41 P/H.
• Flexible hybrid working – only 2 to 3 days per week in the office.
• Join a supportive management structure that values professional development and team cohesion.
• Ongoing assignment with potential for extension.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Nathan on 07401281738 or email [e-mail]