Practice Manager - Children With Disabilities

Leaders in Care; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead its Children with Disabilities Service. You will provide operational leadership and quality assurance in children's social care, managing a team of social workers. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in child protection and related domains. The role offers a salary up to £61,653, including a £3,000 retention bonus, along with a hybrid working model to enhance work-life balance. Free parking is also provided.

Benefits

3k retention Bonus

Relocation Package

Flexibility Encouraged

Commutable Location

Supportive Management

Quick Start

Qualifications

• Proven management or senior practitioner experience.
• Strong knowledge of child protection, children in need, and court work.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and supervise a team of social workers.
• Ensure high-quality statutory practice and safeguarding.
• Oversee risk management, care planning and decision-making.

Skills

Team leadership

Child protection knowledge

Management experience

Reflective supervision

Education

Social Work qualification (DipSW/Degree)

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

3k retention Bonus | Relocation Package | Flexibility Encouraged 3 days WFH | Commutable Location | Supportive Management | Quick Start

Redbridge Council is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to join its Children with Disabilities Service. You will provide operational leadership, professional oversight and quality assurance within a statutory children’s social care setting.

Experience within CWD is desirable but not essential. Strong experience across Child Protection, Children in Need, Children Looked After and Court work is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and supervise a team of social workers
• Ensure high-quality statutory practice and safeguarding
• Provide reflective supervision and performance management
• Oversee risk management, care planning and decision-making
• Support service development and quality assurance activity

About You

• Social Work qualification (DipSW/Degree)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Proven management or senior practitioner experience
• Strong knowledge of CP, CIN, CLA and Court work

Desirable

• Experience with disabled children
• Car user

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £61,653 + £3,000 R&R
• Hybrid working model
• Free parking
• Permanent leadership role

If interested in this role, contact [URL removed] or phone [Phone number removed].