Practice Manager - Children With Disabilities

Leaders In Care Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking an experienced Practice Manager for its Children with Disabilities Service in the UK. The role involves providing operational leadership, managing a team of social workers, and ensuring high-quality statutory practice. Candidates should have a social work qualification and relevant management experience. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £61,653, a retention bonus, and a supportive work environment with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Retention bonus

Relocation package

Free parking

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in managing social work teams.
• Strong knowledge of statutory children's social care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of social workers.
• Ensure high-quality statutory practice and safeguarding.
• Manage risk and care planning activities.
• Support service development and quality assurance.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Management experience

Knowledge of Child Protection

Knowledge of Court work

Education

DipSW/Degree in Social Work

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 [e-mail] or phone [phone]