Team Manager – Leaving Care & Children Looked After
Role: Social Work Team Manager
Location: Sutton
Team: Leaving Care & Children Looked After
Pay: Up to £43 per hour
Contract: Locum
Are you an experienced leader looking for your next challenge? Sutton Council is seeking a Team Manager to join their Leaving Care and Children Looked After (CLA/LCT) team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of young people in care by leading a team of dedicated social workers and personal advisors.
As a Team Manager, you will play a key role in developing the service, fostering a learning culture, and supporting staff through change. You will provide supervision to up to five practitioners, ensuring effective case management and decision-making. The role also includes duty responsibilities, performance management, and guiding staff in care planning, court processes, and statutory frameworks.
This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people, and experience in Leaving Care and Children Looked After services.
What You’ll Need:
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Social Work England Registration
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Social Work Qualification
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At least 3 years’ experience in Children’s Services
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Experience in Court Proceedings, Looked After Children, and Care Planning
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Strong relationship-building and advocacy skills
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Flexibility to travel locally and occasionally further afield
Why Sheldon Phillips?
Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.
If you want to know more about this Team Manager role in Sutton, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!
And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply)l