Deputy Manager - Disabled Children Team - Thurrock

Reference: 662864

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a Disabled Children Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker with strong management experience and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with disabilities and their families.

Working alongside the Team Manager, you will provide effective day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to social workers and other professionals. You will help ensure that assessments, care planning, reviews and safeguarding activity are completed to a high standard and within statutory timescales. The role will involve managing complex cases, offering professional guidance and making sound, evidence-based decisions that promote the safety, wellbeing and development of children.

You will contribute to the continuous improvement of services by monitoring performance, identifying areas for development and supporting the implementation of effective practice. You will work collaboratively with families, education, health, care providers and other partner agencies to ensure that children receive coordinated, personalised support. The role may also include chairing meetings, contributing to strategy discussions, supporting quality assurance activity and deputising for the Team Manager when required.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You should have substantial post-qualifying experience in children's social care, including work with disabled children, safeguarding and complex family circumstances. Previous experience of supervising or managing social work staff is essential, together with a sound knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and assessment frameworks.

You will be an approachable and confident leader with excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills. A commitment to strengths-based, child-centred practice is vital, as is the ability to support staff, manage competing priorities and build positive professional relationships. In return, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while contributing to a supportive and ambitious children's services environment.

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Added 06/11/2026
Reference: 662864

Deputy Manager - Disabled Children Team - Thurrock

Grays, England, United Kingdom Temporary Children & Disabilities

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