LAC Team Manager

Team Manager - Looked After Children (LAC) Team

Permanent Position | Southend-on-Sea
Salary: £53,000 - £59,000 per annum
SWE Registration Required

Are you an experienced and passionate social work professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career? We are seeking a dedicated Team Manager to lead our Looked After Children (LAC) Team in Southend-on-Sea.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people in care.

The Role

As Team Manager, you will provide effective leadership, supervision, and support to a team of social workers and practitioners responsible for children and young people who are looked after. You will drive high-quality practice, ensure statutory responsibilities are met, and champion positive outcomes for children and families.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and developing a high-performing LAC team.
Providing professional supervision, guidance, and support to social workers.
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Monitoring performance and quality assurance standards.
Promoting safeguarding and child-centred practice.
Working collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders.

Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:

Current Social Work England (SWE) registration - essential.
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
Significant post-qualification experience within Childrens Services, particularly Looked After Children.
Previous management or supervisory experience within a social work setting.
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding practices, and care planning.
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Whats on Offer?
Competitive salary of £53,000 - £59,000 per annum.
Permanent, full-time position.
Supportive leadership and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
The chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.

If you are a motivated and experienced social work leader with a passion for improving outcomes for looked after children, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our dedicated team in Southend-on-Sea and help shape brighter futures for children and young people.

Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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