Group Manager - Assessment & Early Intervention

Tower Hamlets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Hamlets is seeking a Group Manager for the Assessment and Early Intervention Service to lead borough-wide social care teams and drive improvements in outcomes for children and families. The role requires strong leadership, expert knowledge of safeguarding and statutory frameworks, and a commitment to the council’s values and collaborative working across sectors.

The post offers a permanent contract, 35 hours per week, with a borough-based workload and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• A qualified experienced social work manager with front line statutory Children’s Social Care experience.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualifying experience as a front line manager in statutory Children’s Social Care.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and delivering high-impact services.
• Strong understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and best practice frameworks.
• Experience working in multicultural environments and with disadvantaged communities.
• Commitment to the TOWER values: Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, Respect and Supporting families.

Responsibilities

• Lead borough-wide assessment teams with effective supervision and service delivery.
• Champion workforce development, staff retention, and career progression.
• Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks and data-driven decisions.
• Build partnerships across education, health, police, probation and voluntary sectors.
• Promote diversity, equity and inclusion in service delivery.
• Manage budgets and contribute to service redesign and crisis planning.

Job description

About The Role

Job Opportunity: Group Manager – Assessment and Early Intervention Service

Service: Assessment and Early Intervention

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35

Location: Town Hall – Whitechapel Road

Salary Grade: M - £64,815 - £68,265 per annum + £5,020 retention allowance per annum and £1,340 travel allowance per annum

Are you a dynamic and experienced leader passionate about improving outcomes for children and families? Tower Hamlets is seeking a visionary Group Manager to lead our Assessment and Early Intervention Service within the Children and Culture Directorate.

About the Role

As Group Manager, you will oversee borough-wide integrated services, working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality social care. You’ll lead strategic initiatives, manage complex statutory cases, and drive improvements aligned with our Children’s Social Care Improvement Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assessment teams, ensuring effective supervision, performance management, and service delivery.
• Champion workforce development, staff retention, and career progression.
• Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks and data-driven decision-making.
• Build strong partnerships across education, health, police, probation, and voluntary sectors.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in service delivery.
• Manage budgets and contribute to service redesign and crisis management planning

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified experienced social work manager
• Minimum 5 years post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Social Care as a front line manager
• Proven leadership in managing teams and delivering high-impact services.
• Strong understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and best practice frameworks.
• Experience working in multicultural environments and with disadvantaged communities.
• Commitment to the TOWER values: Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, Respect and Supporting families framework

Why Join Us?

MAST, Assessment Early intervention and Eva Armsby Service is a vibrant, fast paced and diverse service. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Closing date: 22/11/2026

Shortlisting: 27/11/2026

Interviews: week commencing 02/12/26 (please hold these dates)

About Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.