Social Work Team Manager — STAR Practice Leader

Hackney Council; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackney Council is seeking a Team Manager to mobilise and engage multi-agency professionals across services, ensuring families receive timely and appropriate support for children in Hackney. The role requires strong leadership and a track record of managing teams within Children and Families services.

Join Hackney’s STAR practice environment and contribute to outstanding service delivery, supervision, and professional development for staff, with a focus on anti-racist practice and high-quality

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant social work qualification.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Have management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Mobilise and engage multi-agency professionals across services to ensure families receive the right help at the right time.
• Lead and develop the Family Help Service team to achieve the best outcomes for children in Hackney.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Strategic thinking

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Hackney Council is seeking a Team Manager to mobilise and engage multi-agency professionals across services, ensuring families receive timely and appropriate support for children in Hackney. The role requires strong leadership and a track record of managing teams within Children and Families services.

Join Hackney’s STAR practice environment and contribute to outstanding service delivery, supervision, and professional development for staff, with a focus on anti-racist practice and high-quality