Team Manager - Homefinding (Placements) - Grade 16 £58,692 - £60,819

Croydon Council; Croydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Team Manager to lead a dedicated team of Social Workers in Croydon. This pivotal role focuses on driving service improvement and fostering a culture of continuous learning. You will manage performance, ensure compliance with statutory standards, and provide professional guidance to your team. With a strong emphasis on child protection and operational excellence, this position offers a supportive environment for career development and flexible working opportunities. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Welcome Payment - £10,000

Retention Payment - £5,000

Flexible working opportunities

Career development support

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in managing and supervising childcare social workers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of social workers and manage their performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and practice standards.
• Develop and embed a quality assurance framework.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Social Work Practice Improvement

Child Protection Knowledge

Operational Change Management

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Team Manager – Children with Disabilities – Croydon Council

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

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 the performance of a team of social workers.
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, and effective in keeping children safe.
5. Allocate cases effectively, matching the risk/complexity of cases with the skills and experience of social workers.
6. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and Croydon practice standards.
7. Embed and develop an outcomes-focused framework across the service.
8. Contribute to the development 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 relevant research findings, legislation, and policy developments.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Qualified Social Workers who are Social Work England registered.
2. Working knowledge of national policy and strategy regarding children’s social care.
3. Able to lead improvement in social work practice through effective performance management.
4. Evidence of leading and managing operational change effectively.
5. Experience of managing and/or supervising childcare social workers.

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.
4. We provide a supportive environment to help you settle in and develop.
5. Opportunities for flexible working and career development.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement:

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. 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.