Senior Team Manager, CYPD – High-Impact Social Work

Ackerman Pierce; Barking; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Team Manager for Children & Young People with Disabilities. This management role includes overseeing social workers, driving high-quality services, and ensuring effective safeguarding. The candidate should have strong management experience and be a qualified social worker. This position offers a competitive salary, recruitment allowance, generous pension, and opportunities for professional development, creating a rewarding career environment.

Benefits

£2,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance

Generous LGPS pension

Relocation support available

Up to 30 days annual leave

Strong progression pathways into senior management

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory safeguarding.
• Proven management or supervisory experience within children's services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the CYPD Social Work Team delivering statutory services.
• Provide reflective supervision, annual appraisals and ongoing staff development.
• Ensure high-quality practice, performance monitoring and case auditing.

Skills

Statutory safeguarding

Performance management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

IT literacy

Education

Social Work qualification

Tools

Electronic case management systems

Job description

A local council is seeking a Team Manager for Children & Young People with Disabilities. This management role includes overseeing social workers, driving high-quality services, and ensuring effective safeguarding. The candidate should have strong management experience and be a qualified social worker. This position offers a competitive salary, recruitment allowance, generous pension, and opportunities for professional development, creating a rewarding career environment.