Team Manager Childrens with Disabilites Team (Starting Well)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department.

Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children and promote their well-being. We welcome those who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority with an inadequate Ofsted rating.

In return, we offer opportunities to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning per year, access to our Social Care Academy, and systemic training. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best support and care, and where staff can thrive and excel in safe, supportive, and nurturing environments.

Our senior leaders have developed an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.

About The Role

Team Managers are integral to our office. They empower, support, challenge, and motivate our social workers to achieve the best outcomes for children, young people, and their families. As a Team Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and overseeing staff to ensure effective delivery of services through high-quality social work in line with standards, legislation, and guidance.
• Leading and monitoring staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases, evidencing the voice of the child.
• Assisting the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and escalations.
• Managing budgets effectively to ensure services are cost-effective.
• Producing reports and attending meetings/forums as required.

Ideally, you will have experience working within Children with Disabilities. If successful, you will be expected to:

• Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective service delivery.
• Lead and monitor staff in recording information accurately and evidencing the voice of the child.
• Support planning and development of services, identifying needs and challenges.
• Manage budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Produce reports and participate in meetings.

We promote a hybrid working model, involving working from our town hall campus and hubs, with flexibility for team-building activities such as face-to-face catch-ups over coffee, breakfast, or lunch. As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We encourage initiative, face challenges head-on, and support your career progression. Join Havering and make a positive difference in our community.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact reshma.bessesar@havering.gov.uk.

The advert closes at 23:59 on 29th June 2025.

Additional Information

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Working with children and vulnerable adults involves safeguarding checks, including a DBS. Please attach your supporting statement (max 2 A4 pages) explaining how you meet the criteria. Remove all personal identifiers to practice anonymized recruitment.

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