Team Manager - Part Time (INTERNAL)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social work qualified practitioner, with a strong background in management. We are looking for someone with a relevant professional qualification suited to working with children, young people and families. This is a part‑time (job share role) 18 hours per week.

The role involves line‑managing front‑line early help practitioners. This will include providing regular supervision, practice development and allocation of work. The role also takes the lead for overseeing and allocating casework between Early Help and Social Care, and you will be expected to work closely with the statutory social work teams. In addition, this post is required to carry out regular file audits and quality assure Early Help Assessments across the Team.

You will be joining a strong management team and will have access to regular supervision, peer support and training. The Service is delivered across the borough from three 0‑19 Hubs, in order to be closer to where families live, and is delivered in conjunction with a wide range of partners. We take a whole family and multi‑agency approach to help build resilience and aim to offer the right help, first time.

About you

• In depth knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework and policies in relation to safeguarding children.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in writing assessments and plans for young people.
• Proven experience in demonstrating your impact on families in achieving positive outcomes for children and influencing the professional networks that you work with.
• A solid understanding of the ‘continuum of need’ (thresholds) between statutory intervention and early help and a demonstrated interest in early intervention.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents.
• Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time.
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more.
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee well‑being training programs including confidential employee assistance.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, including AI detection screening, biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, qualification and registration checks, up to 6 years of employment data, up to 5 years of employment history references, DBS checks, credit checks, and social media, sanctions, and occupational health screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. Barnet values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working and is committed to offering employees a healthy work‑life balance. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident committed Employer.

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.