Team Manager (Assessment and Intervention Service)

at  Southwark Council

The Role
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 Assessment & Intervention (A&I) Service to play a key role in ensuring children in Southwark are safe and happy. 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. Ofsted noted that “children are at the heart of practice in Southwark”.

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 qualification
• Extensive knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance, and child development
• Proven experience in professional leadership, driving practice improvements, and preparing formal reports
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to evaluate complex information
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and addressing inequality
• Ability to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent supervision and support staff development

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at enhanced level and you will also need eligibility to work in the UK.