Team Manager - Children with Disabilities - Grade 16 £58,692 - £60,819

Your Croydon; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Manager to lead a talented group of social workers in Croydon. This role involves managing performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality social work services. You will play a pivotal role in driving operational change and enhancing the welfare of children and families in the community. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional development, this position offers a supportive environment where your leadership can truly make a difference. Join a committed team that values relationships and strives for positive outcomes.

Benefits

Welcome Payment of £10,000

Retention Payment of £5,000

Flexible working arrangements

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England.
• Experience managing high-risk cases and leading operational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of social workers and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Ensure robust assessments and effective case management for children.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Social Work Knowledge

Operational Change Management

Child Protection

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Team Manager – Children with Disabilities – Croydon Council

Salary: Grade 16 (£57,201 - £59,328)

Permanent – 36 hours per week
Welcome Payment - £10,000
Retention Payment – £5,000

Hybrid working

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Team Manager to join us and support our extremely talented team of Social Workers to drive the service forward. You will lead and manage the performance of a team and foster a culture of continuous learning and reflection of practice that inspires staff to give their best in their roles.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage performance of a team of social workers and foster a culture of continuous learning and reflection of practice.
2. Introduce, embed, and continually improve the quality of social work consistent with established models of good practice.
3. Provide professional advice to staff, colleagues, and partners for the area of responsibility.
4. Ensure that assessments and plans for children are robust, evidence-based, progressed in a timely way, effective in keeping children safe, and outcome-focused.
5. Allocate cases effectively, matching the risk/complexity of cases with the skills and experience of social workers.
6. Prioritize the deployment of staff resources and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and Croydon practice standards.
7. Embed and develop the outcomes-focused framework and culture across the service.
8. Contribute to the development and introduction of a quality assurance framework for the service.
9. Manage and contribute to projects that deliver service improvement.
10. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research findings, legislation, statutory guidance, and policy developments relevant to the service area.

Essential Requirements:

1. Qualified Social Workers who are Social Work England registered.
2. Working knowledge of national policy, strategy, and developments regarding children’s social care.
3. Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management.
4. Evidence of leading and managing operational change effectively.
5. Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and complexity.
6. Experience of managing and/or supervising childcare social workers with evidence of good outcomes for children.

Why Join Us:

1. Our team consists of experienced, dedicated practitioners.
2. We meet regularly to ensure everyone has the support and knowledge needed to make a difference.
3. At Croydon, relationships matter, and we focus on strong partnerships to make lasting positive change.
4. We are an established team that can help you settle in and offer their expertise.
5. You will have the support of an extremely knowledgeable manager.
6. Access to a busy, committed workforce and work environment.
7. Opportunities for flexible working to enhance work-life balance.
8. Support for career development and personal growth.

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Closing date: 21 May 2025 @ 11:59pm

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement: Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We support flexible working arrangements and hybrid working. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.