Team Manager - Assessment

Team Manager
London Borough of Croydon
Assessment Team
£44.50 per hour (Locum, Hybrid Working)

Sheldon Phillips is recruiting for a Team Manager to join the Assessment Team at Croydon Borough Council. This is a locum position offering hybrid working and an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to oversee the management and development of a dynamic social work team.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of social workers within the Assessment Team, ensuring high-quality practice and compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Oversee the assessment process, ensuring that referrals and assessments (including Section 47 and Section 17) are carried out effectively and in a timely manner.
  • Provide supervision, guidance, and support to social workers, including managing caseloads, performance, and professional development.
  • Ensure the team operates in line with Croydon’s policies and the Children Act 1989, focusing on best practices in safeguarding and child protection.
  • Contribute to the recruitment, retention, and development of team members, fostering a positive and supportive working environment.
  • Manage case allocation, ensuring that the team is working efficiently and in line with priorities and deadlines.
  • Take a lead role in multi-agency meetings, ensuring effective collaboration with partners across health, education, and other services.
  • Review and sign off assessments, reports, and care plans, ensuring quality and compliance with legal and local authority standards.
  • Drive service improvements within the team, ensuring continuous development and high standards of service delivery.

Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
  • Significant experience in managing teams within an Assessment Team in a statutory setting.
  • Strong knowledge of child protection procedures, safeguarding practices, and statutory assessment frameworks (e.g., Section 47, Section 17).
  • Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and support team members with casework and professional development.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in supervision, team management, and performance reviews.
  • Ability to work strategically, making decisions that impact team efficiency and service delivery.

What’s on Offer?

  • £44.50 per hour (locum).
  • Hybrid working.
  • Opportunity to lead and influence a well-established team.
  • Competitive referral bonus – earn up to £500 for referring suitable candidates.

For more information or to apply,

contact Josh Da Costa on 01635 226350

or send your CV to jdacosta@sheldon-phillips.com.