Team Manager Childrens with Disabilites Team (Starting Well)

London Borough of Havering; London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Havering is hiring a Team Manager for the Children with Disabilities Team to enhance service delivery in children's social care. The role involves managing staff, overseeing service quality, and contributing to service development, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and families in Havering.

Benefits

Dedicated learning days

Access to Social Care Academy

Systemic training

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams within children’s services.
• Expertise in children with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee staff to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Lead in effective recording and evidencing the voice of the child.
• Develop services for vulnerable children and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Building

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Team Manager – Children with Disabilities Team (Starting Well)

London Borough of Havering

Contract: Permanent

Grade 10- £57,663 - £61,980 per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation.

Message from the Director

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department.

Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children and promote their well-being. We welcome those who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority with an inadequate Ofsted rating.

In return, we offer opportunities to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning per year, access to our Social Care Academy, and systemic training. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best support and care, and where staff can thrive and excel in safe, supportive, and nurturing environments.

Our senior leaders have developed an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in our journey, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.

About The Role

Team Managers are integral to our office. They empower, support, challenge, and motivate our social workers to achieve the best outcomes for children, young people, and their families. As a Team Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and overseeing staff to ensure effective delivery of services through high-quality social work in line with standards, legislation, and guidance.
• Leading and monitoring staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases, evidencing the voice of the child.
• Assisting the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and escalations.
• Managing budgets effectively to ensure services are cost-effective.
• Producing reports and attending meetings/forums as required.

Ideally, you will have experience working within Children with Disabilities.

If successful, you will be expected to:

• Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective service delivery.
• Lead and monitor staff in recording information accurately and evidencing the voice of the child.
• Support planning and development of services, identifying needs and challenges.
• Manage budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Produce reports and participate in meetings.

See the Job Profile for more details.

We promote a hybrid working model, involving working from our town hall campus and hubs, with flexibility for team-building activities such as face-to-face catch-ups over coffee, breakfast, or lunch.

As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We encourage initiative, face challenges head-on, and support your career progression. Join Havering and make a positive difference in our community.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact [e-mail]. The advert closes at 23:59 on 29th June 2025.

Additional Information

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Working with children and vulnerable adults involves safeguarding checks, including a DBS.

Please attach your supporting statement (max 2 A4 pages) explaining how you meet the criteria. Remove all personal identifiers to practice anonymized recruitment.

About Us

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