Permanent Team Manager – Children’s Services – Sutton

Permanent Vacancy – Team Manager (Children’s Services)
Sutton
Salary: £49,056 – £57,402
Hybrid Working – Minimum 3 Days in the Office

We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to join the Children Looked After and Leaving Care Service in Sutton. This is a key leadership role overseeing corporate parenting responsibilities from care proceedings through to CLA and Leaving Care.
Golden Hello & Recruitment/Retention Bonus Team Managers in this service are eligible for the following:

• £1,000 paid in your first month’s salary
• £1,000 paid after your first completed year
• £2,000 paid after your second completed year
• £3,000 paid after your third completed year and annually thereafter

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to deliver effective corporate parenting for children looked after and those leaving care.
• Ensure all interventions are child-centred, prioritising the best interests of children and young people.
• Oversee assessment, planning and review processes for CLA.
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, policies and professional standards.
• Promote a positive, inclusive team culture that supports development and continuous improvement.
• Oversee care proceedings, care planning, quality assurance and direct work carried out by the team.
• Chair meetings and work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children and young people.
• Contribute to high-quality care plans informed by children, families, carers, and partner agencies.

This role offers excellent development opportunities in a dynamic and diverse children’s service environment, ideal for existing Team Managers or experienced Senior Social Workers ready for progression.
Candidate Requirements

• Registered with Social Work England, holding a degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Experience working with children within a care or safeguarding environment.
• Proven experience leading and managing a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong knowledge of social work practice, assessment, and statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex social issues to families and professionals.
• Ability to plan and coordinate care plans and manage complex cases with high emotional sensitivity.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.