Assistant Team Manager - Children With Disabilities Team

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Job Title: Assistant Team Manager - Children With Disabilities Team

Specialism: Children With Disabilities Location: London Borough of Havering, UK Salary: £41.10 per hour Contract Type: Locum, 3 months (with potential extension) Working Pattern: Full-Time / Part-Time

Lead with Purpose. Support with Impact. Make a Difference in Havering.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Team Manager to join the Children With Disabilities Team in the London Borough of Havering. This is a locum opportunity lasting three months , with the possibility of extension. Whether you're looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility, this role offers a rewarding chance to drive positive change in the lives of children and young people with disabilities.

Why Join Us?

Flexible Working: Choose a schedule that suits your life - full-time or part-time options available.

Hybrid Model: Work remotely with the opportunity to attend in-person days at our modern Town Hall campus.

Professional Development: Access comprehensive systemic training and career development pathways.

Subsidised On-Site Parking: Available at the Town Hall campus for added commuting convenience.

Wellbeing-Focused: Enjoy reflection and meeting spaces designed to support focus, productivity, and balance.

Your Key Responsibilities:

High-Quality Assessment & Intervention: Deliver robust assessments and interventions that are child-centred, community-focused, and multi-agency informed, promoting best outcomes.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work in close partnership with professionals across disciplines including Social Workers, Family Support Workers, and Educational Psychologists.

Complex Caseload Management: Use your expertise to manage challenging cases involving child protection, care planning, EHCP contributions, short breaks, and transitions into adulthood.

Practice Leadership: Support and supervise practitioners in the team, ensuring a culture of reflective practice, effective decision-making, and strong safeguarding outcomes.

Quality Assurance & Oversight: Ensure practice is compliant with statutory frameworks and local procedures, contributing to continuous service improvement and positive inspection outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Proven experience in children's disability services , safeguarding, and supervision

Strong understanding of legislation , including the Children Act Apply, SEND Code of Practice, and Care Act 2014

Excellent communication, team management, and decision-making skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with empathy, authority, and resilience

Why Havering?

Havering is a unique blend of urban vitality and rural tranquillity. With its excellent transport links , green open spaces , and vibrant town centres , it's a great place to live and work. Enjoy modern amenities, welcoming communities, and a supportive local authority that prioritises children and families.

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Apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the future for children and young people in Havering.