Team Manager

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Greater London is looking for a qualified Team Manager in Targeted Early Help to oversee a team of practitioners. The role involves ensuring safety and positive outcomes for children by managing casework effectively, providing supervision, and maintaining performance standards. Ideal candidates will hold a Social Work qualification, display proven leadership, and have systematic knowledge of child welfare legislation. This full-time position requires office presence three days a week and prioritizes ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold Social Work qualification with Social Work England membership.
• Advanced qualification in Social Work or evidence of capabilities at advanced level.
• Systematic knowledge of the Children Act and Families Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Early Help practitioners.
• Oversee staff development and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and policy requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Knowledge of Children Act

Team management

Casework prioritization

Education

Social Work qualification

Advanced qualification in Social Work

Job description

About Us

Team Manager – Targeted Early Help

£, - £, per annum

Fixed Term, -month

Full Time, hours

Wandsworth, London

Office presence three days a week

Are you a qualified Social Worker with proven leadership and management knowledge, and experience supporting children and families in the Social Work or Early Help field?

The primary objective of this role is to ensure safety and positive outcomes for all children through the delivery of high-quality Targeted Early Help services. You will play a pivotal role in fulfilling our organisational vision and strategic priorities by overseeing and enhancing the performance and delivery of Targeted Early Help support for children and families across the Team.

About the role

As a Team Manager, you will lead and manage a team by overseeing staff development, performance management of Seniors and Early Help practitioners within Early Help. Your role will be key in effective service delivery by properly assessing, prioritising, and taking action on all casework to meet the needs of children and families. You will provide high-quality supervision and appraisal to maintain consistent standards across the team. Supervision will be used to reflect on professional practice and to identify areas for ongoing development.

In terms of management oversight, it is essential to ensure that Early Help interventions comply with relevant legislation, policy requirements and performance targets. You will be able to address poor practice within the team, escalating issues when necessary, while also promoting and embedding best practices throughout the team and division. Additionally, you will offer expert advice on casework and ensure to maintain accurate & current records and information systems to support sound practice.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• You will hold Social Work qualification with Social Work England membership.
• Advanced qualification in Social Work or evidence of having met the capabilities at advanced level.
• Systematic working knowledge and understanding of Children Act and and the Children & Families Act , including awareness of current national policy drivers, legislation, affecting children’s social care.
• Proven leadership and management knowledge and experience in a similar role working with children / families in the Social Work / Early Help field.
• Experience of managing a team / service with a complex caseload, developing effective work allocation and case work prioritisation systems; deploying resources flexibly to respond to service pressures.
• Ability to interpret management information and performance data in order to identify performance issues and develop solutions.

If you meet the above criteria and would like the opportunity to lead a team of Early Help professionals to achieve positive outcomes for children and families, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

For an informal conversation about the role,