Senior Team Manager — Early Help & Family Intervention

Borough of Havering; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Team Manager for the Early Help Family Intervention Service in Romford. Responsible for day-to-day management of service delivery, overseeing staff, ensuring adherence to social work standards, and managing budgets. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant social work qualification and operational management experience in multifaceted environments. Strong leadership, collaboration, and advocacy skills are essential for this role, which requires the ability to influence across agencies and promote effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience of operational management of diverse statutory teams in a complex or multi-agency working environment.
• Significant knowledge of relevant legislation and practices related to child social care.
• Evidence of managing and influencing the quality of social work practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational day-to-day service delivery of Early Help Family Intervention Services.
• Oversee staff to ensure effective service delivery to children and families.
• Effectively manage budgets and promote quality assurance pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical report writing

Time management

Team collaboration

Advocacy for resources

Resilience

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification registered with Social Work England

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Team Manager for the Early Help Family Intervention Service in Romford. Responsible for day-to-day management of service delivery, overseeing staff, ensuring adherence to social work standards, and managing budgets. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant social work qualification and operational management experience in multifaceted environments. Strong leadership, collaboration, and advocacy skills are essential for this role, which requires the ability to influence across agencies and promote effective service delivery.