Team Manager - Children & Young People with Disabilities (CYPD)
Barking & Dagenham Council
Salary: £57,402 - £61,653 + £2,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance
Permanent | Full Time

Barking & Dagenham Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead their Children & Young People with Disabilities (CYPD) Social Work Service. You'll oversee a team of six Social Workers delivering statutory safeguarding, CIN, CP and court work to children with complex needs and disabilities.

The council is committed to high support and high challenge, working relationally and ensuring the lived experience of children is central to all decision-making. You'll join a stable, permanent workforce with manageable caseloads, strong multi-agency partnerships and an established culture of reflective practice.

About the Role
Manage and lead the CYPD Social Work Team delivering statutory services
Provide reflective supervision, annual appraisals and ongoing staff development
Ensure high-quality practice, performance monitoring and case auditing
Allocate cases, oversee safeguarding plans and track case progression
Chair complex strategy meetings and support staff preparing for multi-agency forums and court
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with statutory guidance
Contribute to service planning, operational instructions and practice development
Manage team budgets, approve expenditure and ensure value for money
Work collaboratively across council services and external partners
Promote evidence-based, relationship-based practice at all timesAbout You
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory safeguarding
Proven management or supervisory experience within children's services
Strong understanding of legislation, statutory guidance (including Working Together)
Skilled in performance management, analysing data and driving quality
Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Confident chairing multi-agency meetings and leading complex decision-making
Able to motivate staff, manage change and promote inclusive, strengths-based practice
IT literate and confident using electronic case management systemsBenefits
£2,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance
Generous LGPS pension
Relocation support available
Up to 30 days annual leave
Strong progression pathways into senior management
Extensive learning, development and wellbeing supportInterview Week: WC 15 December 2025
Closing Date: 14 December 2025

Interested? For a confidential discussion:
Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce
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