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Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Team Manager  to join their team based in London 
  
JOB DETAILS

• PAY RATE: £45+ per hour
• WORK TYPE: Temporary
• WORK PATTERN: Full Time
• LOCATION: London 

  
JOB SUMMARY
Experienced and passionate Team Manager to take operational responsibility for a team of dedicated social workers. This is a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and long-term outcomes of some of the borough’s most vulnerable children and families.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:  

• • Assessment and care planning for children in need and those subject to child protection plans or legal proceedings.
  • Direct engagement and relationship-based practice with children and families to achieve safety, stability, and positive outcomes.
  • Permanence planning for looked after children and care leavers up to their second statutory review.As a Team Manager, you will lead a team responsible for delivering the Council’s statutory responsibilities for children in the following areas:
  • You will manage and develop staff, oversee case allocation, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and drive continuous practice improvement. Your leadership will help embed a high-performing, reflective, and outcome-focused culture across the team

• Lead, support, and supervise a team of qualified social workers.
• Ensure high-quality, timely assessments and plans that safeguard children and promote well-being.
• Promote and uphold Croydon’s early help and staged intervention model.
• Use performance data and quality assurance frameworks to monitor, evaluate, and improve practice.
• Contribute to strategic planning, service development, and change management.
• Maintain expert knowledge of current legislation, policy, and best practice in children’s social care

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• • Essential Qualifications & Registration
    • A recognised social work qualification.
    • Registered with Social Work England (formerly HCPC).
    Essential Experience & Skills
    • Proven ability to manage and supervise child care social workers.
    • Strong leadership in high-risk, complex operational settings.
    • Skilled in reflective supervision that drives positive outcomes.
    • Experience in change management and embedding a performance culture.
    • Confident in budget control and delivering value for money.
    • Clear understanding of children’s social care legislation, guidance, and safeguarding frameworks.
    Personal Attributes
    • A collaborative and motivational leader.
    • Committed to continuous learning and development—for yourself and your team.
    • Values-led and outcome-focused.
    • Able to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours work

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
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