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Team Manager – Locality Team (Children's Social Care)
Employer: Sutton Council
Location: Sutton
Workplace Type: Hybrid Working
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Grade: 9
Salary Range: £49,056 – £57,402 (£59,511 unconsolidated maximum)
Salary Basis: Per annum
Leave Entitlement: 28 days
Responsibilities
- Manage a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers and Specialist Support Workers, responsible for case management decisions and compliance with practice standards, legal frameworks and policy.
- Collaborate with partners in health, education, voluntary sector and other agencies to create joint up‑plans and support young people.
- Ensure staff and the team are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and support to undertake their roles.
- Work collaboratively with other teams and organisations in health, education and legal services to guarantee robust assessments, plans and outcomes for families and young people.
- Provide case direction and leadership, supporting staff to adopt innovative approaches while managing time and meeting deadlines.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work (Master's preferred) and registration with Social Work England.
- Extensive post‑qualification practice experience with strong leadership and managerial skills.
- In‑depth knowledge of legislation such as the Children's Act 1989 (Section 17/47) and Working Together Guidance 2023.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners.
Benefits & Incentives
Welcome and Retention Bonus structure:
- £1,000 paid in first month salary.
- £1,000 paid at end of first completed year.
- £2,000 paid after second completed year.
- £3,000 paid in third completed year and every completed year thereafter.
Other benefits include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 26-32 days plus bank holidays (pro‑rata if part‑time).
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave.
- Two volunteering days per year.
- Flexible working – Smarter Working Scheme (where applicable).
- Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks.
- Learning and development portal with a range of courses.
- Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres.
- Interest‑free season ticket loans.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
- Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support.
Employment Equity
We are a disability‑confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for this role.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointing will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.
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Location: London
Job Description:
Team Manager – Locality Team (Children’s Social Care)
Employer: Sutton Council
Location: Sutton
Workplace Type: Hybrid Working
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Grade: 9
Salary Range: £49,056 – £57,402 (£59,511 unconsolidated maximum)
Salary Basis: Per annum
Leave Entitlement: 28 days
Responsibilities
- Manage a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers and Specialist Support Workers, responsible for case management decisions and compliance with practice standards, legal frameworks and policy.
- Collaborate with partners in health, education, voluntary sector and other agencies to create joint up‑plans and support young people.
- Ensure staff and the team are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and support to undertake their roles.
- Work collaboratively with other teams and organisations in health, education and legal services to guarantee robust assessments, plans and outcomes for families and young people.
- Provide case direction and leadership, supporting staff to adopt innovative approaches while managing time and meeting deadlines.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (Master’s preferred) and registration with Social Work England.
- Extensive post‑qualification practice experience with strong leadership and managerial skills.
- In‑depth knowledge of legislation such as the Children’s Act 1989 (Section 17/47) and Working Together Guidance 2023.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners.
Benefits & Incentives
Welcome and Retention Bonus structure:
- £1,000 paid in first month salary.
- £1,000 paid at end of first completed year.
- £2,000 paid after second completed year.
- £3,000 paid in third completed year and every completed year thereafter.
Other benefits include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 26-32 days plus bank holidays (pro‑rata if part‑time).
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave.
- Two volunteering days per year.
- Flexible working – Smarter Working Scheme (where applicable).
- Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks.
- Learning and development portal with a range of courses.
- Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres.
- Interest‑free season ticket loans.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
- Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support.
Employment Equity
We are a disability‑confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for this role.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointing will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.
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Posted: May 20th, 2026