Team Manager - Young People Service 16+ (Grade 16)

Your Croydon; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Croydon is seeking a qualified Team Manager for its Young People Service. The ideal candidate will lead a team of Social Workers, focusing on continuous improvement and safeguarding children's welfare. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package

Accredited Systemic Practice training

29-31 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Employee Discount scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Ability to lead improvement in social work practice.
• Experience in managing childcare social workers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage performance of a team of Social Workers.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and reflection.
• Ensure good safeguarding and well-being outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Knowledge of National Policy

Social Work Practice Improvement

Experience with High-Risk Cases

Education

Qualified Social Worker with registration

Job description

Team Manager – Young People Service 16+

Salary: Grade 16 £60,573 - £62,766

Permanent – 36 hours per week

Hybrid working

Job Purpose

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Team Manager to join us and support our extremely talented team of Social Workers to driving the service forward. You will lead and manage 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.

Essential Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registeration
Working knowledge of national policy, strategy and developments regarding children’s social care, and areas that impact on children’s social care.
Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management
Evidence of leading and managing operational change effectively
Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and high complexity in a way that delivers good safeguarding and well-being outcomes for children and families.
Experience of managing and/or supervising childcare social workers in an area relevant to this particular service area with evidenced results of continuing practice and good outcomes for children.

Why Join Us

Our team consists of experienced, dedicated practitioners
We meet regularly to make sure everyone we work with has the support and knowledge needed to make a difference and be the difference to our families, communities and colleagues
At Croydon relationships matter and we are about strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change
We are an established team who can help you settle in and offer their expertise
You will have the support of an extremely knowledgeable understanding manager
You will have access to a busy, buzzy, committed workforce and work environment Opportunities to work from home and work flexibly provides you with more work-life balance
Opportunities to think together with your manager about career development
Support to help you grow, develop, learn and lead

Benefits
You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:

Highly competitive compensation package

Accredited Systemic Practice training

A range of CPD opportunities

29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more

A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%

Continuing Professional Development – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

Management development programmes

Investment into your wellbeing

Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, Retail Discounts and more)

We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance

To view the Team Manager role profile click here

Closing date: Sunday 31st August 2025 @ 11.59pm

Disclaimer

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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 and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.

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