Team Manager - Early Help - Children Services - Croydon Council
Permanent - 36 hours per week
Job Purpose
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Team Manager to join us and support our talented team of Social Workers in driving the service forward. You will lead and manage team performance and foster a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice that inspires staff to excel in their roles.
The responsibilities include:
- Assessment and care planning for children in need, including those requiring protection and involved in legal proceedings.
- Direct work with children and families to achieve safety and well-being outcomes.
- Demonstrable understanding of early help practice, partnership working, and the impact of multiagency planning on children and young people's experiences and outcomes.
- Using systemic ideas in your work, promoting a practice philosophy that empowers service users, builds on strengths, and develops strategies to understand, manage, and respond to risks.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Working knowledge of national policies, strategies, and developments in children's social care.
- Ability to lead improvement in social work practice through effective performance management.
- Experience in leading and managing operational change effectively.
- Proven ability to manage high-risk, high-complexity cases ensuring safeguarding and positive outcomes.
- Experience supervising childcare social workers with demonstrated results.
Why Join Us
- Dedicated, experienced practitioners.
- Regular support and knowledge-sharing meetings.
- Strong partnerships and collaborative working culture.
- Supportive team environment with experienced managers.
- Flexible working options including remote work.
- Opportunities for career development and leadership growth.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Accredited systemic practice training.
- Various CPD opportunities.
- 29-31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase more.
- Employer pension contribution averaging 20%.
- Support for professional growth and development.
- Wellbeing investment and employee discount schemes.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will undergo an Enhanced DBS check.