Job Description
Team Manager – Children's Placement Team
Location: Walthamstow, E17 4JF
Contract: Temporary (12 Weeks)
Start Date: 22 April 2026
Hours: 36 hours per week (2–3 days on site)
Rate: £248.34 per day (PAYE)
IR35 Status: Inside
About the Role
London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a passionate and skilled Team Manager to join the Children's Placement Team within Corporate Parenting. This is a key role responsible for commissioning placements for children and young people aged 0–25, ensuring they are placed in safe, appropriate alternative homes.
You will manage a team of social workers and non-social worker staff, working in compliance with statutory social work regulations and standards. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment and is committed to improving outcomes for young people.
Please note: We welcome applications from both registered social workers and non-social workers with relevant experience. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued within our team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the commissioning of placements for children and young people
* Build and maintain trusting, respectful relationships with service users and providers
* Make sound judgements about risk while working creatively and innovatively
* Empower families and carers to assess their own needs, promote independence, and manage risk
* Navigate complex situations with ambiguity, thinking and acting strategically in a professional and political environment
* Demonstrate commercial awareness and attention to detail in every action within the market
About You
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Strong leadership and supervisory skills
* Ability to manage uncertainty and multitask effectively
* Creative and innovative problem-solving for complex issues
* Experience in a placement, commissioning, or brokerage team is highly desirable
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Flexibility and attention to detail
Qualifications:
* Degree level education
* Social Work England registration (for social worker applicants)
* Non-social workers with suitable expertise will also be considered
Candidate Requirements
Required Documents at Submission:
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
* Confidentiality Agreement
* DfE Declaration
* Social Work England Registration (if applicable)
* DBS Summary Form
Supporting Documents on Offer Acceptance:
* Contract / Key Information Document
* 2 Years of References / Work History
Interview Date
01 April 2026 – Online Interview
Why Join?
This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team. You will have the chance to lead in a critical area of children's social care, shaping placements and outcomes for vulnerable young people.
To apply or for more information, please contact:
Chika Nwokorie
Ador Resourcing Ltd