About Southwark: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.Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives in Southwark?Does the sound of leading a team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for positive outcomes for children and families appeal to you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!We are looking to recruit a Team Manager for our Safeguarding & Family Support Service to play a key role in ensuring children in Southwark are safe and happy at home. Come and join us at Southwark and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and families.About Us:Our Children's Services is dedicated to providing outstanding support to vulnerable children and families in Southwark. Our systemically-informed, relationship-based approach prioritises the needs of each child, working purposefully with families to manage risk, promote positive outcomes, and create lasting change.Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as 'good' in all areas. The children in our care said we are a "special council and are like a family to them".About the Team:You will be joining a friendly team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for positive outcomes for children and families and ensure the delivery of a high quality, comprehensive, integrated, systemically-informed social work service within Southwark's Practice Framework.About the Role:As the Team Manager, you will provide leadership, management and professional guidance to your team. You will promote excellent social work practice, ensuring timely assessments, purposeful interventions and effective safeguarding measures.Through one to one and group supervisions, you will challenge and motivate your team to deliver outstanding services to our vulnerable children, young people and their families while upholding high professional standards.To be considered for an interview, your application will clearly evidence the following:Current registration with Social Work England and a recognised social work qualificationExtensive knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance, and child developmentProven experience in professional leadership, driving practice improvements, and preparing formal reportsStrong analytical and decision-making skills to evaluate complex informationCommitment to anti-discriminatory practice and addressing inequalityAbility to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent supervision and support staff developmentA Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at enhanced level and you will also need eligibility to work in the UK.Recruitment timetableAdvert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 23rd December 2024Interview date: Week commencing 6th January 2025Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care * If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Additional detailsHow we can support you:We have a diverse range of training courses, practitioners and teams to help support you so you can provide the best outcomes. We have Family Support Workers, a Keeping Families Together team, a Parenting Assessment Team that conducts specialised court assessments and a SWIFT / clinical service that specialises in delivering intensive therapeutic services to families.We also have Practice Group Coordinators offer administrative support, including providing training on our database.Pay and Reward:In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:A competitive base salaryFor roles in our Assessment & Intervention and Safeguarding & Family Support teams, we are offering for a time limited period a Welcome Payment of £3,000 for joining Southwark, followed by a retention payment of £2,400 per year for your first two years, and £3,600 after three years.Strong supportive senior management teamRegular one to one supervisionProfessional development & training opportunitiesClear career development pathwaysAgile and flexible working arrangementsLocal Government Pension SchemeSeason ticket and cycle loansAnnual Leave starting at 28 days per year, increasing to 33Wellbeing programmeOptions to join our HSF Health plan and eye care schemesEAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and supportSocial clubs and staff groupsContact Details:If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Irene Wamugi via email at This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.Salary: £51099 - £58197 per annum