Do you see yourself leading a high-performing team dedicated to supporting care-experienced young people?
Can you use your leadership and safeguarding expertise to shape better futures for Southwark’s looked after children and care leavers?
Does the idea of working in a strong, values-led service committed to systemic and relationship-based practice inspire you?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Our Children’s Services is looking for a passionate and dedicated Team Manager to join our amazing Care Leavers & Looked After Children team and help make a difference today.
About the Role:
As Team Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of caseworkers supporting looked after children and care leavers. In a fast-paced and collaborative environment, your key responsibilities will include:
About You:
We’re looking for someone with proven leadership, strong values, and a commitment to high-quality care. You will bring:
About the Team:
You’ll join a welcoming and experienced team that’s proud of our impact and culture. Our service was rated “Good” by Ofsted in all areas, with young people describing us as a “special council” that “feels like family.”
We’re supported by:
If you are ready to lead with integrity, purpose and ambition for children’s futures - we encourage you to apply today.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Khalida Khan via email at khalida.khan@southwark.gov.uk.
Additional Information:
This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.  Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
At Southwark Children’s Services, we pride ourselves on doing our vital job differently. Our systemic, holistic, family-centred approach sits at the core of our values. And our endlessly supportive, collective, culture underpins everything we do to protect vulnerable children across our borough.
Southwark is a great place to grow and develop as a social worker. We continue to provide fantastic career progression opportunities. Supported by great partnerships and resources we are always growing and developing what we do through innovation, investment in our workforce and, most importantly, listening to children and families, and those that work with them.
Our offer to staff includes:
competitive remuneration packages
the opportunity to work in a vibrant borough in the heart of London with excellent access to Central London and easy transport links to the South East
a multi-cultural and diverse working environment, which provides excellent opportunities for enhancing your skills
modern digital plan with technology to support flexible working arrangements
professional development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities through an established and extensive learning and development plan and opportunities.
opportunities to train as a Practice Educator and develop experience with student
clinical practitioners attached to every team to support you as an individual and your work with children and families.
culture of innovation and a ‘can do’ approach to problem solving in Social Care
stable, supportive leadership; Southwark has a lower ratio of workers to managers than most local authorities
small teams with supportive managers and manageable caseload
travel season ticket loans, cycle scheme, essential user care parking permits and local government pension
family friendly, flexible and agile working, from home or on-site
wellbeing programme, HSF Health plan and eye care scheme, EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support, and access to subsidised HSF health plan