Practice Manager - Children with Disabilities

Quid, Inc.; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1 150 000 - 1 354 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personnel recruitment agency is seeking a Practice Manager for the Children with Disabilities Service in East London. This key leadership role is ideal for an experienced manager or skilled Senior Social Worker ready for career growth. The role involves leading a dedicated team, managing complex cases, and supporting best practices. The salary is up to £61,653, plus a bonus, with hybrid working and development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Training and development opportunities

£3,000 Recruitment & Retention Bonus

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience ideally within disability services.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Social Workers and unqualified staff.
• Manage complex cases and develop the service.
• Build multi-agency relationships for effective communication.
• Support best practice and policies in the operational team.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Ability to inspire and support a diverse team

Effective communication

Experience in children's social care

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Practice Manager - Children with Disabilities

East London

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting a Practice Manager to join the Children with Disabilities Service in an East London based local authority rated OUTSTANDING by OFSTED. This is a key leadership role supporting the management of a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team.

This position is ideal for an experienced Practice Manager seeking to broaden their expertise, or a skilled Senior Social Worker ready to take the next step in their career development.

Salary: Up to £61,653 (dependent on experience) + £3,000 Recruitment & Retention Bonus

Hybrid working and fantastic training and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and nurture a team of Social Workers and unqualified staff to deliver high‑quality Children’s Social Care services.

Ensure the service is effective, outcome‑focused, and that children’s cases are progressed in a timely and responsive manner.

Take responsibility for managing complex cases and contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the service.

Support and influence the development of best practice, policies and procedures within the operational team.

Build and maintain strong multi‑agency relationships, ensuring effective communication across the service.

Take a lead role in team meetings and operational functions, acting as deputy in the absence of the Team Manager.

Key Requirements

Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent).

Registration with Social Work England.

Demonstrable experience in children’s social care, ideally within disability services.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide and support a diverse team.

Additional Information

Please note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Interested?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please contact Nicole Street on 02033193113 or [e-mail]