Strategic Group Manager: Assessment & Early Intervention

Tower Hamlets Homes Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Hamlets is seeking a Group Manager for the Assessment and Early Intervention Service to lead borough-wide social care teams and drive improvements in outcomes for children and families. The role requires strong leadership, expert knowledge of safeguarding and statutory frameworks, and a commitment to the council’s values and collaborative working across sectors.

The post offers a permanent contract, 35 hours per week, with a borough-based workload and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• A qualified experienced social work manager with front line statutory Children’s Social Care experience.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualifying experience as a front line manager in statutory Children’s Social Care.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and delivering high-impact services.
• Strong understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and best practice frameworks.
• Experience working in multicultural environments and with disadvantaged communities.
• Commitment to the TOWER values: Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, Respect and Supporting families.

Responsibilities

• Lead borough-wide assessment teams with effective supervision and service delivery.
• Champion workforce development, staff retention, and career progression.
• Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks and data-driven decisions.
• Build partnerships across education, health, police, probation and voluntary sectors.
• Promote diversity, equity and inclusion in service delivery.
• Manage budgets and contribute to service redesign and crisis planning.

Job description

Tower Hamlets is seeking a Group Manager for the Assessment and Early Intervention Service to lead borough-wide social care teams and drive improvements in outcomes for children and families. The role requires strong leadership, expert knowledge of safeguarding and statutory frameworks, and a commitment to the council’s values and collaborative working across sectors.

The post offers a permanent contract, 35 hours per week, with a borough-based workload and opportunities for professional