Team Manager Position - Tower Hamlets

Team Manager – Long Term Team – Tower Hamlets Council

• £45.20 per hour
• Hybrid working – 2 to 3 days a week in the office
• Lead and support a busy safeguarding and long-term service
• Strong focus on staff development and reflective practice

Tower Hamlets Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead their Long Term Team within Children’s Services. This is an excellent opportunity for an established manager to oversee complex safeguarding and care planning cases, ensuring children and families receive consistent, high-quality support.

About Tower Hamlets Council

Tower Hamlets is one of London’s most diverse boroughs, with a rich cultural mix and strong community spirit. The council has a well-established commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people, with a strong emphasis on relationship-based practice and early, effective intervention.

As a manager in Tower Hamlets, you will be supported by a stable and experienced senior leadership team. The authority places a high value on reflective supervision, professional development, and collaboration across services, ensuring that managers and practitioners alike feel supported to deliver the very best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers within the Long Term Service
• Oversee the delivery of care planning, safeguarding, and permanency work for children and families
• Provide reflective supervision, mentoring, and guidance to staff
• Ensure statutory requirements and best practice standards are consistently met
• Work closely with partner agencies to deliver effective multi-agency safeguarding
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement within Children’s Services

Candidate Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Substantial post-qualified experience in children’s social care, including management experience
• Strong knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and care planning legislation
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of social workers
• Excellent organisational, decision-making, and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Work With Tower Hamlets?

• £45.20 per hour
• Hybrid working – 2 to 3 days a week in the office
• Stable management and supportive leadership
• Manageable team sizes with a focus on reflective practice
• Excellent opportunities for career growth and development
• Be part of one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs

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Contact Details:
For more information or to apply, contact: Josh Dhumisani
Mobile: 07902371315
Email: jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com