Salary
Up to £59,545. Includes £2,000 annual retention payment, £2,000 Golden Hello (welcome payment) and a lease car.
Location
Bromley Civic Centre / flexible working.
Contract
Permanent.
Hours
Full‑time (36 hours).
Job Description
Bromley Children’s Social Care, recently awarded an Ofsted rating of “outstanding”, is looking for a registered Team Manager to lead one of our Safeguarding and Care Planning teams. The role involves working in partnership with Police, Health and Education to ensure children grow up with the best life chances and receive safe and consistent care. You will support families and children under Child in Need Plans, Child Protection Plans and Children Looked After in care proceedings, aiming to create and promote an enabling environment where children can thrive. The team operates across 12 Safeguarding Teams in the borough, with a specialist Court Team. You will be part of an ambitious service with strong leadership and clear lines of support.
Responsibilities
As a Team Manager you will supervise a small cluster team of five Social Workers, provide reflective supervision, manage caseloads, and work closely with other agencies to safeguard children. You will oversee the delivery of Safe Guardianship, Care Planning and Family Support services, and contribute to continuous improvement and transformation plans.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a degree in Social Work.
The Bromley Promise
- Manageable caseloads for every Social Worker
- Dedicated time for reflective supervision
- Generous annual leave entitlement including an additional three days
- Small cluster teams with one team manager supervising five Social Workers
- Two‑week protected induction programme
- Excellent learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social worker
- Easy and regular access to the leadership team
Benefits
- Annual retention allowance
- Golden Hello
- Merit pay scheme
- 30 days annual leave
- Relocation allowance (if applicable)
- Opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent training and career development pathway
- Free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre
- Ability to claim mileage for business trips in line with HMRC guidance
- Range of salary sacrifice schemes, including for lease cars, technology equipment and gym
- Benefit scheme includes discounts at local retailers
Equal Opportunities
Bromley is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and, as a disability‑confident committed employer, encourages applications from people with disabilities. We consider reasonable adjustments to support disability employment. We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award).
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