Children’s Social Worker Team Leader – Child & Family Help
Location: Kingston upon Thames
Hours: 37 per week
Rate: £44.68 UMB / £33.95 PAYE
Contract: 3 months initially - potential to be extended
Achieving for Children is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker Team Leader to join their Child and Family Help Team in Kingston upon Thames. This is an exciting leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking service focused on early help and specialist interventions for children, young people, and families.
About the Service
The Child and Family Help Team sits within the Social Care and Early Help Directorate. The team works closely with partner agencies to support families, prevent concerns escalating into Child Protection services, and deliver high-quality early intervention services. The role covers families in Kingston or Richmond boroughs, with work based in offices, youth centres, or family hubs.
About the Role As a Team Leader, you will manage a team of Child and Family Help Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners, and Social Workers, ensuring high-quality assessments, care plans, and interventions aligned with Achieving for Children’s practice framework. You will lead on:
Team leadership and management to deliver consistent, high-quality practice
Quality assurance of assessments, care plans, and service delivery
Supporting professional development and building a culture of partnership, innovation, and reflective practice
Collaborating with partner agencies to provide seamless support for children and families
Contributing to the strategic vision for preventative and early intervention services
Engaging with children, young people, parents, and carers to ensure services meet their needsThis is a key role helping Achieving for Children deliver positive outcomes, reduce risk factors, and prevent escalation into specialist services.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in children’s social work, including leadership or supervisory experience
Strong understanding of early help, child protection, and statutory frameworks
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery
Excellent communication, partnership, and professional development skills
Commitment to early intervention, innovation, and positive outcomes for children and familiesWhy Join?
Competitive hourly rate: £44.68 UMB / £33.95 PAYE
37 hours per week, initial 3-month contract with potential to extend
Opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive and innovative team
Make a tangible impact on children, young people, and families in the communityIf you would like to be considered for this role there are several ways you can express your interest:
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