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Team Manager – Children’s Services Barnet Council Assessment Team
Pay rate £31.78 per hour PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 43.72 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Team Manager to join a busy Children’s Services team within the London Borough of Barnet. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality services across Child Protection, Child in Need, and Looked After Children. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children while driving best practice and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and support a team of Social Workers and support staff Oversee caseloads across Child Protection, CIN, and LAC Provide reflective supervision, guidance, and performance management Ensure high-quality assessments, care planning, and case progression Chair strategy meetings, core groups, and other multi-agency forums Drive service improvement and maintain compliance with statutory frameworks Manage complex and high-risk cases, providing oversight and direction Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners and stakeholdersRequirements ✅ Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work or equivalent) ✅ Registered with Social Work England (SWE) ✅ Significant post-qualified experience within Children’s Services ✅ Previous management or supervisory experience (Team Manager / Senior Practitioner level) ✅ Strong knowledge of Child Protection, CIN, and LAC frameworks ✅ Experience managing complex cases and leading teams in a fast-paced environmentWhat We’re Looking For Strong leadership and decision-making skills Ability to motivate and develop staff Excellent knowledge of legislation, safeguarding, and statutory guidance Commitment to delivering child-centred, outcome-focused practice Confidence working in high-pressure environmentsWhy Join Barnet? Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team Opportunities for professional development and career progression Diverse and rewarding working environment Strong focus on quality practice and continuous improvementApply Now If you are an experienced Team Manager looking for your next challenge within a high-performing local authority, we would love to hear from you.
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Location:
Hendon
Salary:
£43.72 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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