Team Manager - Family Help Service - £60,515 per annum

Role: Team Manager
Location: London Borough of Wandsworth
Service: Family Help Service
Salary: £60,515 per annum
Benefits: £7,000 welcome bonus + £1,000 retention payment every 2 years
Contract: Permanent | Hybrid Working

The London Borough of Wandsworth is recruiting a Team Manager to lead within its Family Help Service—a vital part of the borough’s early intervention and prevention approach to supporting children and families.

About the Borough:
Wandsworth is a forward-thinking South London borough, known for its innovative, child-centred practice and commitment to supporting families before challenges escalate. The council values its workforce, promoting professional development, staff wellbeing, and high-quality supervision. Wandsworth’s supportive culture and hybrid working model make it an ideal setting for social work leaders ready to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role:
As a Team Manager in the Family Help Service, you will lead a multi-skilled team focused on providing early and targeted support to families in need. This service works with children and families at the edge of statutory intervention—delivering outcome-focused support to prevent escalation to child protection.

What’s on Offer:

• £60,515 per annum

• £7,000 welcome bonus

• £1,000 retention payment every 2 years

• Permanent contract with structured progression

• Hybrid working model with flexibility to support work-life balance

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a team delivering early and targeted support to families

• Ensure the highest quality of service and compliance with statutory frameworks

• Provide supervision, guidance, and performance management

• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners

• Support innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

• Strong experience working with children and families, particularly in early help or CIN settings

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience

• Skilled in driving quality practice, managing risk, and building team resilience

This is a brilliant opportunity to shape a preventative, family-focused service within a borough that truly values social work and leadership.

Interested?
Contact Josh Dhumisani on 01635 226350 to find out more or to apply.

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