Team Manager

My Social Work News; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join My Social Work News as a Team Manager for the Children in Need Team in Hillingdon. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated group of social workers, ensuring high-quality practice that safeguards children and enhances their welfare. You will manage complex cases and collaborate with various agencies while enjoying a supportive and professional working environment. Competitive salary and strong focus on career development make this a rewarding position for a committed leader.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Access to a comprehensive learning and development programme

Pension scheme and health support

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experienced leader in children's social care with evidence of safeguarding and team management.
• Practical knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Children Act 1989.
• Experience managing budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise social workers in the Children In Need service.
• Monitor and enhance the practice of social work through supervision.
• Oversee child protection and child in need cases, ensuring effective interventions.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Risk Assessment

Safeguarding

Education

Degree in Social Work

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

Role: Team Manager – Children in Need Team
Location: Hillingdon
Salary: £52,929 – £57,102 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to lead the Children in Need Team in Hillingdon. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality social work practice that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children and young people.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and supervising a team of social workers, ensuring that assessments, interventions, and support plans are effective, timely, and child-focused. The role will involve working with children in need, children subject to child protection plans, and children in pre-proceedings, ensuring best outcomes for them and their families.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social work professional with a strong background in child protection, safeguarding, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership, direction, and supervision to a team of social workers within the Children In Need service.
• Allocate and oversee cases, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions for children and families.
• Monitor and improve social work practice through supervision, coaching, and mentoring.
• Oversee and manage child in need and child protection cases, ensuring robust risk assessment and decision-making.
• Chair strategy meetings, child protection conferences, and legal planning meetings when required.
• Support social workers in handling complex cases, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice guidelines.
• Work closely with schools, health professionals, police, and other agencies to ensure coordinated support for children and families.
• Represent the CIN team in multi-agency panels and safeguarding discussions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders.
• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including additional leave for long service.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the potential for hybrid working.
• Access to a comprehensive learning and development programme.
• Pension scheme, health and wellbeing support, and other employee benefits.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment, with regular team meetings and opportunities for peer support.
• A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Substantial post-qualification experience in a children’s social care setting, including experience of managing a team or supervising practitioners.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation, policies, and procedures relevant to children with disabilities, including the Children Act 1989, the Care Act 2014, and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Strong experience in safeguarding children and managing risk in cases involving complex needs and disabilities.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team, with experience in providing supervision, performance management, and staff development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with children, families, colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in managing budgets and resources effectively.
• A commitment to inclusive practice and promoting diversity in service delivery.

Why Join Us?

As a Team Manager for the Children in Need Team in Hillingdon, you will be joining a committed team dedicated to improving the lives of children with complex needs. You will have the opportunity to lead a passionate group of social workers, making a real difference to the children and families you serve. With a focus on professional development, innovative practice, and a child-centred approach, this is an exciting role for someone looking to take the next step in their social care career.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated, experienced leader with a passion for working with children, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Please note, this job is managed by Sanctuary Personnel on behalf of its client. If you apply, Sanctuary Personnel will receive your details and be in touch to progress your application.

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