Who You Are You are an experienced children's team manager with a proven track record in managing children services, particularly in supporting children with disabilities. You hold a degree in Social Care and are registered with Social Work England. You are a leader who inspires and empowers your team, ensuring that work is purposeful and risks are managed well. You are committed to relationship-based social work and continuous improvement, with experience in participating in strategic planning to enhance service delivery and performance. What the Job Involves As a Team Manager for the Children with Disabilities Team at Lambeth Council, you will oversee a team of social workers, ensuring high-quality service and best outcomes for children and their families. Your responsibilities include managing the caseloads of six social workers, quality assurance of recording and reporting, and supporting the professional development needs of your team. You will mentor and coach staff, attend critical meetings to facilitate care planning and decisions, and implement quality standards and procedures for continuous service improvement. You will also liaise with senior management on complex cases and performance issues, participate in scrutiny panels to discuss team performance, and strategize to enhance services. Skills Management experience in children's services Social Care degree and Social Work England registration Leadership and team motivation Quality assurance and performance management Strategic planning and service delivery improvement Mentoring and coaching skills Effective communication and liaison abilities Risk management and decision making