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We are seeking an experienced and committed Team Manager to lead a safeguarding social work team supporting children, young people and their families. This is an opportunity to provide strong professional leadership, promote positive outcomes and ensure that children remain safe, listened to and at the centre of all decision-making.

You will manage, motivate and develop a team of qualified social workers and support staff, providing regular supervision, reflective practice and effective workload management. You will oversee assessments, child protection enquiries, strategy discussions, care planning and court-related work, ensuring that practice is timely, proportionate and compliant with statutory requirements. You will also monitor performance, quality and caseloads, taking appropriate action where improvement is required.

The role involves working closely with partner agencies, including education, health, police and commissioned services, to promote effective information-sharing and coordinated support. You will contribute to service development, audits and improvement activity, identify emerging risks and ensure that safeguarding procedures are consistently applied. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, participation and achieving the best possible outcomes for children is essential.

You must hold a recognised social work qualification and current registration with the appropriate professional regulator. Significant post-qualifying experience in children’s social care and safeguarding is required, together with experience of supervising and managing social work staff. You should have a sound knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and child protection frameworks, as well as strong assessment, analytical and report-writing skills.

We are looking for a confident and supportive leader who can make sound decisions in complex situations, communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals and build positive relationships with children and families. In return, you will have the opportunity to influence practice, support a skilled team and contribute to a service focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join a Children with Disabilities service in Havering. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people with disabilities, helping them achieve positive outcomes and enjoy safe, fulfilling lives within their families and communities.

You will manage a varied caseload, completing assessments, undertaking reviews and developing child-centred plans that reflect the individual needs, strengths and aspirations of each child. Working in partnership with children, parents and carers, you will identify appropriate support, coordinate services and ensure that plans are regularly monitored and updated.

The role will involve safeguarding children, responding to concerns, contributing to risk assessments and taking appropriate action where children may be at risk of harm. You will work closely with education, health, care providers and other professionals, maintaining effective communication and ensuring that the child’s voice remains central to all decisions. You may also contribute to transition planning, short breaks, direct payments, court work and other statutory responsibilities associated with children’s social care.

You will be expected to maintain accurate, timely records and produce high-quality reports in line with legislation, professional standards and local procedures. You should be confident working with complexity, able to make sound professional judgements and committed to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Experience of working with children with disabilities, safeguarding, assessment and care planning is highly desirable. You will need excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills, together with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

A commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice is essential. In return, you will have access to professional supervision, learning and development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to improved services for children and families.