Team Manager – Children’s Services Barnet Council Assessment Team Pay rate £31.78 per hour PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 43.72 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Team Manager to join a busy Children’s Services team within the London Borough of Barnet. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality services across Child Protection, Child in Need, and Looked After Children. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children while driving best practice and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and support a team of Social Workers and support staff Oversee caseloads across Child Protection, CIN, and LAC Provide reflective supervision, guidance, and performance management Ensure high-quality assessments, care planning, and case progression Chair strategy meetings, core groups, and other multi-agency forums Drive service improvement and maintain compliance with statutory frameworks Manage complex and high-risk cases, providing oversight and direction Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners and stakeholdersRequirements ✅ Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work or equivalent) ✅ Registered with Social Work England (SWE) ✅ Significant post-qualified experience within Children’s Services ✅ Previous mana...