Job Description

Team Manager - Early Help - Children Services - Croydon Council

Salary: Grade 16 (58,692 - 60,819)



Permanent - 36 hours per week



Retention Payment - 3,000



Hybrid working

Job Purpose

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Team Managers 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.





The responsibilities include the following, so we ask that you have this experience:


Assessment and care planning of children in need, including those in need of protection and subject to legal proceedings.


Direct work with children and families to achieve desired safety and well-being outcomes.


Demonstrable understanding of early help practice, partnership working, the impact of multiagency planning and how this can improve and impact on children and young people's experiences and outcomes.


The role will involve you using a range of systemic ideas in your work, including promoting a practice philosophy which seeks to empower service users, build on individual strengths, and develop strategies which support them to understand, manage and respond to risk.

Essential Requirements

Qualified Social Workers who are Social Work England registered

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, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)



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




Closing date: 18 August 2025 @ 11.59pm

Disclaimer

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. 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.