Overview
The London Borough of Sutton is seeking an experienced Team Manager to work in our Children’s First Contact Service (CFCS). You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a CFCS/MASH service, providing direction and management oversight of Social Workers and supporting staff. Our objective is to ensure the children are at the centre of our recommendations and decision making.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of Social Workers, ensuring compliance with practice standards, legal frameworks and policy.
- Work with partners across the Borough (health, education, voluntary sector and others) to create joint-up plans to support young people.
- Ensure staff and the broader team are equipped with the knowledge, skills and support to undertake their roles.
About Us
Sutton’s Children’s First Contact Service is a single point of contact for all early help and children’s social care services, supporting children through to identification of need and child protection matters. The service aims to provide a consistent and efficient response to referrals, coordinating incoming referrals and ensuring they follow the appropriate pathway according to Pan London’s threshold matrix.
Our Offer
We are committed to helping you fulfil your potential in a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment. We encourage ideas and provide opportunities for growth through our management team.
Benefits
- 26–32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff) depending on service and grade
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave
- Two volunteering days per year
- Flexible working options
- Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks
- Learning and development opportunities
- 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
Additional Information
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We are a disability-confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer.
Important Information
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.
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