Team Manager - Children With Disabilities

Pro Social Partners Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in London is seeking a Team Manager for Children's Disabilities to lead a dedicated team in safeguarding vulnerable children. Applicants must hold a Social Work Qualification and have substantial experience in child protection settings. This permanent, full-time position offers a hybrid working model, extensive annual leave, and opportunities for professional development. Lead a team using your expertise to drive positive outcomes for children and families in Lambeth.

Benefits

Hybrid/Flexible Working Options

27 Days Annual Leave, rising to 33

Modern office in Lambeth Civic Centre

Latest tech setup for remote working

Qualifications

• Must have a recognized Social Work Qualification and SWE registration.
• Experience in safeguarding settings is essential.
• Ability to manage performance and lead in complex discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering statutory services to children under protection plans.
• Oversee risk management and permanence planning.
• Drive practice through case auditing and supervision.

Skills

Experience in Child Protection

Supervisory skills

Understanding of statutory frameworks

Resilience

Reflective leadership

Education

Recognised Social Work Qualification

Job description

MUST HAVE A SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION!

Team Manager - Children's Disabilities Location: Lambeth, London (Hybrid Working)

Permanent | Full-Time Pro Social Partners are proud to be working exclusively in partnership with Lambeth Council, who are currently recruiting Team Managers into their Children's Safeguarding Service. This is your chance to step into a frontline leadership role where you can drive meaningful outcomes for children and families at risk of significant harm.

Why Join Lambeth Council?

• Hybrid/Flexible Working Options
• Manage a focused, stable Social Work team
• 27 Days Annual Leave, rising to 33 with 5 years' service
• Modern offices in the award-winning Lambeth Civic Centre
• Latest tech setup for remote working and case management
• Clear progression & leadership development pathways
• Strong multi‑agency working environment
• Inclusive employer - Stonewall Diversity Champion

About the Role

As a Team Manager in the Children's Safeguarding Service, you'll lead a team of experienced Social Workers delivering statutory services to children subject to child protection and child in need plans. Your role will be central in overseeing quality frontline practice, managing complex risk, and ensuring that children are safeguarded through timely and effective interventions. You will:

• Provide day to day operational leadership and supervision
• Oversee risk management, permanence planning, and threshold decisions
• Drive good practice through reflective supervision and case auditing
• Collaborate closely with early help, health, education, and police partners
• Support your team to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families across Lambeth

About You

• A recognised Social Work Qualification and SWE registration
• Extensive experience working in Child Protection / Safeguarding settings
• Confidence in supervising staff, leading complex strategy discussions, and managing performance
• A solid understanding of statutory frameworks, thresholds, and permanence planning
• Resilience, reflective leadership, and the ability to model best practice in challenging situations

Send us your CV today, no lengthy application required. We'll handle the process from there.