Team Manager, Corporate Parenting

Pro Social Partners Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Greater London is seeking a Team Manager to lead and support a dedicated team in achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. The role involves quality assurance, collaboration with various sectors, and requires strong leadership abilities alongside an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation. Ideal candidates include experienced senior social workers or assistant managers looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a team management role within social care.
• Strong understanding of legislation relevant to social work practice.
• Ability to guide and support staff in achieving positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams in health, education, and legal services.
• Quality assure work through robust assessments and plans.
• Support staff to adopt creative approaches and manage time effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Social Work

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Team Managers work collaboratively and in partnership with other teams and organisations in health, education and legal services to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of the Borough. You will quality assure work through ensuring there are robust assessments, plans and outcomes for families and young people

Your experience and leadership is key to providing the necessary case direction to all staff members (including partner agencies) within the team. You will play a pivotal role in supporting staff to adopt creative and innovative approaches while effectively managing your own time to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate measurable outcomes. If you are a dedicated and experienced social care professional looking to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply.

This position presents an excellent opportunity for experienced senior social workers / assistant managers and team managers who have demonstrated strong management and leadership capabilities, ideally within a local authority setting. As a subject matter expert in social care, you will be expected to possess an in-depth knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and guidance that's relevant to social work practice