Team Manager - Children & Young People With Disabilities (CYPD)

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Barking; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an experienced Team Manager for Children & Young People with Disabilities in Barking & Dagenham. This full-time role involves leading a Social Work Team, delivering statutory safeguarding services, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Social Worker with management experience and a commitment to high-quality practice. Benefits include a competitive salary, relocation support, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£2,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance

Generous LGPS pension

Relocation support

Up to 30 days annual leave

Strong progression pathways

Extensive learning and development support

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration.
• Considerable experience in statutory safeguarding.
• Experience managing or supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CYPD Social Work Team delivering statutory services.
• Provide reflective supervision and staff development.
• Ensure high-quality practice and performance monitoring.
• Allocate cases and oversee safeguarding plans.
• Chair complex strategy meetings.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Post-qualifying experience in statutory safeguarding

Management or supervisory experience

Understanding of legislation

Performance management skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience in multi-agency meetings

IT literate

Education

Social Work England registration

Tools

Electronic case management systems

Job description

Team Manager - Children & Young People with Disabilities (CYPD)

Barking & Dagenham Council

Salary: £57,402 - £61,653 + £2,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance

Permanent | Full Time

Barking & Dagenham Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead their Children & Young People with Disabilities (CYPD) Social Work Service. You'll oversee a team of six Social Workers delivering statutory safeguarding, CIN, CP and court work to children with complex needs and disabilities.

The council is committed to high support and high challenge, working relationally and ensuring the lived experience of children is central to all decision-making. You'll join a stable, permanent workforce with manageable caseloads, strong multi-agency partnerships and an established culture of reflective practice.

About the Role

• Manage and lead the CYPD Social Work Team delivering statutory services
• Provide reflective supervision, annual appraisals and ongoing staff development
• Ensure high-quality practice, performance monitoring and case auditing
• Allocate cases, oversee safeguarding plans and track case progression
• Chair complex strategy meetings and support staff preparing for multi-agency forums and court
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with statutory guidance
• Contribute to service planning, operational instructions and practice development
• Manage team budgets, approve expenditure and ensure value for money
• Work collaboratively across council services and external partners
• Promote evidence-based, relationship-based practice at all times

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory safeguarding
• Proven management or supervisory experience within children's services
• Strong understanding of legislation, statutory guidance (including Working Together)
• Skilled in performance management, analysing data and driving quality
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Confident chairing multi-agency meetings and leading complex decision-making
• Able to motivate staff, manage change and promote inclusive, strengths-based practice
• IT literate and confident using electronic case management systems

Benefits

• £2,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance
• Generous LGPS pension
• Relocation support available
• Up to 30 days annual leave
• Strong progression pathways into senior management
• Extensive learning, development and wellbeing support

Interview Week: WC 15 December 2025

Closing Date: 14 December 2025

Interested? For a confidential discussion:
Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce
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