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Team Manager – Children’s Services Barnet Council Assessment Team Pay rate £31.78 per hour PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 43.72 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Team Manager to join a busy Children’s Services team within the London Borough of Barnet. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality services across Child Protection, Child in Need, and Looked After Children. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children while driving best practice and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Lead, manage, and support a team of Social Workers and support staff, • Oversee caseloads across Child Protection, CIN, and LAC, • Provide reflective supervision, guidance, and performance management, • Ensure high-quality assessments, care planning, and case progression, • Chair strategy meetings, core groups, and other multi-agency forums, • Drive service improvement and maintain compliance with statutory frameworks, • Manage complex and high-risk cases, providing oversight and direction, • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners and stakeholdersRequirements, • ✅ Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work or equivalent), • ✅ Registered with Social Work England (SWE), • ✅ Significant post-qualified experience within Children’s Services, • ✅ Previous management or supervisory experience (Team Manager / Senior Practitioner level), • ✅ Strong knowledge of Child Protection, CIN, and LAC frameworks, • ✅ Experience managing complex cases and leading teams in a fast-paced environmentWhat We’re Looking For, • Strong leadership and decision-making skills, • Ability to motivate and develop staff, • Excellent knowledge of legislation, safeguarding, and statutory guidance, • Commitment to delivering child-centred, outcome-focused practice, • Confidence working in high-pressure environmentsWhy Join Barnet?, • Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression, • Diverse and rewarding working environment, • Strong focus on quality practice and continuous improvementApply Now If you are an experienced Team Manager looking for your next challenge within a high-performing local authority, we would love to hear from you. Email your CV or call 01772 208964