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Team Manager - Transitions

London Borough of Croydon
GBR
Full-time
Manager
Onsite
£57,150 - £59,298
Discovered 3 days ago

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, manage, and inspire a team of social workers, cultivating a reflective practice environment and managing risk and performance effectively.
  • Introduce, embed, and continually improve high-quality social work standards consistent with established models of good practice.
  • Ensure staff effectively support young people (aged 14–25) through the transition process, maximizing choice and independence.
  • Build and maintain strong partnership working with key stakeholders across Health, Social Care, and Education.
  • Provide expert professional advice to staff, colleagues, and partners, working closely with SEND, the Leaving Care Team, and the Children with Disabilities Service to deliver robust Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
  • Work collaboratively with the Service Manager, council colleagues, and external professionals to drive cultural and behavioural changes, ensuring services are delivered at the right time, in the right place.
  • Oversee professional standards and ensure strict compliance with all relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and health and social care transformation agendas.
  • Contribute to the strategic development of the service, sharing best practices across integrated care networks, hospital teams, and the voluntary sector.
  • What We Are Looking For (About You):
  • A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
  • A proven track record of managing or supervising staff within children's, adults', or transitions services.
  • A natural team player with exceptional relationship-building and multi-agency partnership skills.
  • High motivation and be a flexible individual with a proven track record of supporting and leading a team.
  • Sound knowledge and experience of current legislation and its application in a social care setting.
  • Passion about ensuring a smooth and timely transition for young people.
  • Applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act, with experience in complex safeguarding and professional judgement.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to provide professional, reflective supervision, guidance, and advice to front line supervisors, social workers, and family support workers.
  • Deep knowledge of relevant statutory frameworks, including the Care Act, Children Act, and SEND legislation.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire staff, manage performance, and lead through cultural change.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary package (£57,150 - £59,298).
  • A supportive, collaborative leadership network and regular professional development.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including a 36-hour week and hybrid working (2 days WFH).
  • Generous annual leave and a local government pension scheme.
  • How to Apply: Please submit your supporting statement demonstrating your leadership style and suitability for the role. Closing Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026.
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