Locum Child Protection Team Manager

Team Manager – Children’s Social Care (London Borough of Sutton)

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Team Manager to lead and oversee Children’s Social Care Locality Teams at the London Borough of Sutton. You will manage the day-to-day operations of a multidisciplinary team working across Child Protection, Child in Need, and Assessment and Referral services. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} You will play a critical role in ensuring decisions remain child-centred and that casework aligns with statutory, policy, and practice standards. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team comprising approximately four Social Workers and one Specialist Support Worker, providing managerial oversight and professional direction. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Ensure casework adheres to legal frameworks, practice standards, and organisational policies. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Partner with local agencies including health, education, and voluntary sector services to coordinate joint plans and support for children and families. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} Support your team through skills development, supervision, and access to Sutton’s Practice Academy training programmes. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} Quality assure assessments, case plans, and outcomes to ensure consistency and effectiveness across interventions. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} Promote a practice culture grounded in restorative and trauma-informed frameworks, valuing both high support and high challenge. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

About You

You are an experienced social work leader passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people. You embrace a reflective, supportive management style that balances challenge with development. You collaborate effectively across teams, partners, and communities to ensure holistic support. You are committed to embedding restorative and trauma-informed practice across your team’s work. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with current registration (e.g., Social Work England). Significant post-qualifying experience in Children’s Social Care, ideally including leadership or supervisory roles. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} Strong knowledge of children’s social care legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and Working Together Guidance. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and support social care professionals in multidisciplinary settings. Experience in multi-agency collaboration and practice quality assurance.

Contract & Salary

Permanent full-time position. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11} Hybrid working is available, with up to two days remote per week. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12} Salary range: £47,532 to £55,620 per annum. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13} Eligible for a generous Welcome and Retention Bonus scheme: £1,000 paid in the first month of service £1,000 after the first full year £2,000 after the second full year £3,000 after the third full year and each year thereafter (bringing a total package value of up to approximately £62,620 including base salary and bonuses) :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14} Additional benefits include Sutton’s general social care benefits package, such as car parking, fuel allowance, Zipcar access, gym subsidies, pension, wellbeing support, and more. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

How to Apply

If you are an experienced leader in children’s social care, committed to safeguarding and developing practice within Sutton’s teams, we encourage your application. Please apply using the form on the page.