Team Manager

Camden Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London is seeking two Team Managers for Children in Need to provide strategic leadership. Candidates must have a recognized social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. The role involves managing teams, promoting positive outcomes for children, and collaborating with partners like Police and Health. The salary ranges from £55,581 to £63,438, with additional benefits including annual leave and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Reimbursement of Social Work England Fees

Travel allowance

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Experience in social work practice, registered with Social Work England.
• Knowledge of The Children Act 1989 and legislation relating to children and families.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Children in Need team, coordinating work with children and families.
• Develop supportive relationships with social networks and stakeholders.
• Manage and ensure service quality for children and young people.

Skills

Leadership

Motivational skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Budget management

Education

Recognised qualification in social work

Practice Education Qualification or Management Experience

Job description

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Team Managers - Children in Need x 2 (Job Ref: 3934)

• 1x Permanent
• 1x Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Salary: £55,581 - £63,438

Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG

Hour per week: 36 hours

Contract Type: 1x Permanent & 1 x Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months

Closing Date: Thursday 1^st January 2026 at 23:59

Interviews: Tuesday 6^th and Wednesday 7^th January 2026

About Camden

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We're home to the most important conversations happening today and we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all.

What You'll Be Doing / How You'll Be Involved

This is an opportunity to be part of a thriving and dynamic service within the Children in Need Teams, working together across the integrated service including MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub). You will work with social networks, families, or communities, as well as individuals, and help to develop supportive relationships. You will take a strategic and operational lead and be required to work in collaboration with other social work teams within the service and with Partners such as Police, Health, and Education.

You will undertake a broad range of work with children in need, children on a child protection plan, and their families and court work. You by will work with them to give additional support and ensure that your assessments, plans, and creative interventions are effective in promoting positive outcomes for Children in Need and Children on a Child Protection Plan.

This is an exciting and career enhancing opportunity, where you will manage and co-ordinate the work of one of the Children in Need teams. You will also be making appropriate use of resources to ensure the provision of a high-quality service to children, young people and their families.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.

All About You

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity it is essential the successful candidate holds a recognised qualification in social work and are registered with Social Work England. You will be a versatile, agile, and experienced social work Practitioner with a Practice Education Qualification or Management Experience.

You will have sound knowledge of The Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation governing work with children and families. You will be able to lead, motivate staff and drive performance.

The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of the legislative framework relating to children, particularly The Children Act 1989. You will be able to effectively use and translate statutory, community, voluntary and independent resources within the context of government legislation, Council and departmental policy in order to enhance best practice and contribute to better outcomes for children.

You will have some supervisory experience and a demonstrable ability to motivate staff, to identify training needs and to ensure the service meet business demands. You must demonstrate analytical and budget competences as well as IT skills in recording and maintaining data and record information system.

We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying.

What We Offer

At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits including:

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Reimbursement of the cost of Social Work England Fees for all qualified Social Work staff
• Payment of a travel allowance equivalent to the cost of a Zone 1 and 2 Travel card - currently £1,788
• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest free loans

  Inclusion and Belonging

  At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed.

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  To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity

  Salary range

  • £55,581 - £63,438 per year