Job Description

Lambeth | Locum | £45.20 per hour | Hybrid Working

Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to join their Children’s Services. This is a leadership role focused on delivering high-quality social work practice, safeguarding children, and supporting frontline teams within a fast-paced statutory environment.

The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operational running of the team, ensuring children receive effective and timely interventions while maintaining high practice standards across the service.

Working Pattern:

5 days in the office every other week

Hybrid working arrangement

In this role, you will:

Lead and manage a team of Social Workers within Children’s Services

Oversee safeguarding practice and ensure statutory responsibilities are met

Allocate and monitor workloads to ensure effective service delivery

Provide regular reflective supervision and performance management

Support staff development, mentoring, and professional practice

Chair meetings including strategy discussions, reviews, and planning meetings

Monitor practice quality through audits, oversight, and performance reporting

Ensure accurate recording and compliance on Mosaic systems

Work collaboratively with partner agencies including Health, Education, Police, and Housing

Contribute to service development and implementation of new initiatives

What You’ll Need:

Social Work England Registration

Recognised Social Work Qualification

Significant post-qualified experience within frontline children’s social care

Previous management or supervisory experience within Children’s Services

Strong safeguarding, child protection, and court work experience

Excellent leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills

Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Team Manager role in Lambeth, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!

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