Team Manager - Early Help - Grade 16 £58,692 - £60,819

Croydon Council; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Council is seeking a qualified Team Manager for Early Help in Children Services. This permanent position involves leading a team of social workers, managing performance, and ensuring the safety and well-being of children in need. The role offers flexible working options and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options including remote work

29-31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employer pension contribution averaging 20%

Support for professional growth and development

Wellbeing investment and employee discount schemes

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Working knowledge of national policies in children’s social care.
• Experience managing high-risk cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage team performance in children's services.
• Direct work with children and families for safety and well-being.
• Assessment and care planning for children in need.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Safeguarding

Multiagency Planning

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Team Manager – Early Help – Children Services – Croydon Council

Permanent – 36 hours per week

Job Purpose

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

The responsibilities include:

1. Assessment and care planning for children in need, including those requiring protection and involved in legal proceedings.
2. Direct work with children and families to achieve safety and well-being outcomes.
3. Demonstrable understanding of early help practice, partnership working, and the impact of multiagency planning on children and young people's experiences and outcomes.
4. Using systemic ideas in your work, promoting a practice philosophy that empowers service users, builds on strengths, and develops strategies to understand, manage, and respond to risks.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Working knowledge of national policies, strategies, and developments in children’s social care.
• Ability to lead improvement in social work practice through effective performance management.
• Experience in leading and managing operational change effectively.
• Proven ability to manage high-risk, high-complexity cases ensuring safeguarding and positive outcomes.
• Experience supervising childcare social workers with demonstrated results.

Why Join Us

• Dedicated, experienced practitioners.
• Regular support and knowledge-sharing meetings.
• Strong partnerships and collaborative working culture.
• Supportive team environment with experienced managers.
• Flexible working options including remote work.
• Opportunities for career development and leadership growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Accredited systemic practice training.
• Various CPD opportunities.
• 29-31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase more.
• Employer pension contribution averaging 20%.
• Support for professional growth and development.
• Wellbeing investment and employee discount schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will undergo an Enhanced DBS check.