An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Children’s Team Manager to join a Family Help Team in Enfield. This role will involve leading a dedicated group of social workers and support professionals to deliver effective, strengths-based services to children, young people and their families.
You will provide professional leadership, supervision and guidance to the team, ensuring that children’s needs are assessed promptly and that plans are purposeful, proportionate and focused on achieving positive outcomes. You will oversee casework from assessment through to review and closure, maintaining a clear focus on safeguarding, permanency and the child’s voice.
Key responsibilities will include managing workload and performance, quality assuring assessments and plans, contributing to complex decision-making, and ensuring that practice complies with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures. You will work closely with education, health, police, early help and community partners to coordinate effective multi-agency support and respond appropriately to risk.
The successful candidate will be a qualified and registered social worker with substantial experience in children’s social care, including the management or supervision of practitioners. You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, contextual risks, family support and the Public Law Outline. Experience of working within a family help, early intervention or statutory children’s services setting would be highly beneficial.
You will be a confident and reflective leader with excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills. The ability to motivate staff, promote strengths-based practice and manage challenging situations calmly is essential. You should be committed to continuous improvement, purposeful partnership working and ensuring that children and families receive respectful, responsive and outcome-focused support.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to improving services for children and families while supporting the development of a skilled and collaborative professional team. A relevant social work qualification, current professional registration and the ability to meet safeguarding and employment checks are required.
Children's TM - Family Help Team - Enfield employer: Caritas Recruitment
Caritas Recruitment is an excellent employer for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Located in Southampton, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities. Our commitment to client-centred care ensures that our employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions while enjoying a fulfilling career in a vibrant community.
