Group Manager Children with Disabilities Service

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social services is seeking a Group Manager for Children with Disabilities and Family Support. This role involves overseeing multiple teams, managing complex statutory cases, and leading key initiatives within the improvement plan. The ideal candidate will have a strong operational background, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to enhancing the lives of children and families. Join a dynamic council that values aspiration, independence, and equal access to opportunities, where your contributions will shape the future of the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience as an operational team manager is required.
• Strong understanding of social care improvement plans and statutory cases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Children with Disabilities Service and manage Team Managers.
• Lead strategic initiatives in Family Support and Child Protection.

Skills

Operational Team Management

Strategic Planning

Social Care Knowledge

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Degree in Social Work or Management

Job description

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Posted:

10.04.2025

Expiry Date:

25.05.2025

Job Description:

We have two exciting opportunities for Permanent roles as the Family Support and Protection, and Children with Disabilities Group Manager.

This is for two posts:

1. Group Manager for Family Support and Protection x 1
2. Group Manager for Children with Disabilities x 1

Main purpose of the role: Children with Disabilities (CWD)

The CWD Group Manager has responsibility for the CWD Service, and oversight of the Team Managers within the service. The Group Manager has oversight of Disabled Children’s Outreach Service, Short breaks Co-Ordinator and the Family Link Service, and will hold responsibility for chairing funding panels across Health and Social Care. The individual will provide operational oversight and support to the SEND improvement board, and support key initiatives identified within the Improvement plan.

Main purpose of the role: Family Support and Child Protection (FSP)

The Group Manager for FSP will have the overarching responsibility of 5 teams which hold complex statutory cases. In addition, they will take on a strategic lead role in Frontline, implementation of the key thematic areas of the Children’s Social Care Improvement Plan such as neglect, harm outside the home and domestic abuse.

The roles and responsibility are outlined within the Job Description which is attached. You need to have at least five years experience as an operational team manager.

The post will report into the Head of Service for Family Support and Protection & Children with Disabilities. If you have questions about the role, please contact Stuart Andrews to discuss the role.

Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.