Hybrid Early Help Team Manager: Safeguarding & Outcomes

Croydon Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Croydon Council is seeking a Team Manager - Early Help to take operational responsibility for a team of social workers delivering statutory duties for children in need, those needing protection, and those subject to legal proceedings. You will oversee assessment and care planning and direct work with children and families to achieve safety and well-being outcomes.

The role also covers leading safeguarding practice, performance management, and ensuring permanence planning up to the second

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Social Worker with current registration.
• Experience leading a social work team and managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assessment and care planning for children in need and those in protection.
• Direct work with children and families to achieve safety and well‑being outcomes.
• Lead improvement in social work practice and manage operational change.

Skills

Team leadership

Performance management

Education

Social Work qualification

Registered Social Worker (Social Work England)

Job description

Croydon Council is seeking a Team Manager - Early Help to take operational responsibility for a team of social workers delivering statutory duties for children in need, those needing protection, and those subject to legal proceedings. You will oversee assessment and care planning and direct work with children and families to achieve safety and well-being outcomes.

The role also covers leading safeguarding practice, performance management, and ensuring permanence planning up to the second