Team Manager - Children & Families Hub Social Work
Bromley
Team Manager - Children & Families Hub
- Location: Bromley
- Salary: up to £55,890.00per annum In addition, you will receive up to £2000 annual retention payment, £2000 Golden Hello and other excellent benefits including a lease car
- Contract Type: [Permanent]
- Closing Date: [18/03/25]
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Team Manager to lead a dedicated team within Children's Social Care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by supporting vulnerable children and families, ensuring high-quality social work practice, and leading a team of skilled professionals.
Key Responsibilities- Provide supervision, guidance, and leadership to a team of social workers managing complex child protection, Children in Need (CIN), and Looked-After Children (LAC) cases.
- Ensure that risk assessments, case planning, and interventions are completed to the highest standards.
- Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings, including Child in Need meetings, Child Protection Conferences, and Looked-After Children reviews.
- Oversee care proceedings, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and court requirements.
- Work collaboratively with schools, health services, police, and other agencies to provide effective early intervention and safeguarding.
- Support and develop staff through regular supervision, reflective practice, and training opportunities.
- Contribute to service improvement, quality assurance, and best practice development across the team.
- Deputise for the Group Manager when required and assist in managing team resources effectively.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:- Social Work England registration and a degree in Social Work (or equivalent).
- Proven experience in children's social care, particularly in child protection, CIN, or LAC.
- Strong leadership, supervision, and case management skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage a busy caseload.
- Knowledge of legislation and best practices, including the Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and care proceedings.
- Experience in multi-agency collaboration and working within safeguarding frameworks.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Supportive Leadership - Join a council committed to professional development and reflective supervision.
- Career Progression - Access to training, qualifications, and career advancement opportunities.
- Flexible Working - [Include flexible working benefits if applicable].
- Positive Work Environment - A collaborative, child-focused team working towards making a real difference.
Apply Today!
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in children's social care, we want to hear from you!- For further details or to apply, contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce on 0208133765 or
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