Team Leader

1 week ago

Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Croydon Council Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Team Leader - Family Assessment Service

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Team Leader to join our Family Assessment Service team at Croydon Council. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of social workers in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in need.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of social workers in assessing and care planning for children in need, including those in need of protection and subject to legal proceedings.
  • Direct work with children and families to achieve desired safety and well-being outcomes.
  • Promote the achievement of permanence by looked after children and care leavers through assessment and care/permanence planning up to the second statutory review.
  • Accountable to the Service Manager and Head of Service for the performance of the team.
  • Manage the day-to-day operational duties of a Family Assessment Team.
  • Ensure the delivery of services in line with the council policies, government policy, legislation, and department procedures.
  • Provide leadership in delivering and implementing changes in structure, policies, and procedures.
  • Effective use of data to manage service delivery and performance.
  • Hold responsibility for delivery of the Key performance targets of the team.
  • Support the Service Manager with budgets and expenditure to ensure appropriate uses of our financial resources.
  • Ensure effective working relationships with our agency partners and other relevant services within the Local Authority.

Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of national policy, strategy, and developments regarding children's social care, and areas that impact on children's social care.
  • Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management.
  • Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and high complexity in a way that delivers good safeguarding and well-being outcomes for children and families.
  • Experience of managing and/or supervising childcare social workers in an area relevant to this particular service area with evidenced results of continuing practice and good outcomes for children.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunities to work from home and work flexibly for better work-life balance.
  • Opportunities to discuss career development with your manager.
  • Support to help you grow, develop, learn, and lead.
  • Highly competitive compensation package.
  • Accredited Systemic Practice training.
  • 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more.
  • A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%.
  • Continuing Professional Development – genuine opportunities to grow, develop, and specialise in your career.
  • Management development programmes.
  • Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes.

Equal Opportunities:

Croydon Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

  • Care Team Leader

    7 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Care UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Care Team Leader to join our team at Care UK. As a Care Team Leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered to our residents.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Supervision: Lead and supervise your shift, ensuring that all care staff are working...

  • Care Team Leader

    3 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Care UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Care Team Leader to join our team at Care UK. As a key member of our care team, you will be responsible for leading and supervising your shift, ensuring that our residents receive the highest standard of care.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Supervision: Lead and supervise your shift, ensuring...

  • Care Team Leader

    3 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Care UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Care Team Leader to join our team at Care UK. As a key member of our care team, you will be responsible for leading and supervising your shift, ensuring that our residents receive the highest standard of care.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Supervision: Lead and supervise your shift, ensuring...

  • Care Team Leader

    7 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Care UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Care Team Leader to join our team at Care UK. As a Care Team Leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered to our residents.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Supervision: Lead and supervise your shift, ensuring that all care staff are working...

  • Production Team Leader

    4 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Ernest Gordon Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Production Team LeaderJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Production Team Leader to join our team at Ernest Gordon Recruitment. As a Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of production technicians, ensuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met, and contributing to the continuous...

  • Production Team Leader

    4 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Ernest Gordon Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Production Team LeaderJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Production Team Leader to join our team at Ernest Gordon Recruitment. As a Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of production technicians, ensuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met, and contributing to the continuous...

  • Care Team Leader

    3 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Lifeway's Group Full time

    Lead a Team of Support Workers and Inspire Excellence in CareLifeways Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Care Team Leader to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of support workers, ensuring that excellent person-centred care and support is delivered to individuals...

  • Care Team Leader

    3 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Lifeway's Group Full time

    Lead a Team of Support Workers and Inspire Excellence in CareLifeways Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Care Team Leader to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of support workers, ensuring that excellent person-centred care and support is delivered to individuals...

  • Construction Team Leader

    4 weeks ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Build Recruitment Full time £46,000

    Salary: £46,000 + Van & Fuel CardLocation: Croydon OfficeRole Overview:As a Construction Team Leader, you will oversee operations on our social housing projects, ensuring that we deliver exceptional maintenance services to our residents.Key Responsibilities:Deliver high-quality service by managing work schedules in line with company protocols, standards,...

  • Maintenance Team Leader

    4 weeks ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Build Recruitment Full time £24

    Position Overview:Build Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Team Leader to join our esteemed organization. This role is pivotal in overseeing the operational aspects of property maintenance within the social housing sector.Key Responsibilities:Manage the Health & Safety compliance of contractors to ensure a safe working environment.Oversee the...

  • Team Leader

    1 week ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom C2 Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Leader to join our team at C2 Recruitment Ltd. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing teams of up to 60 stock counters, delivering the end-to-end stock taking service to our clients.Key Responsibilities:Manage and motivate teams of stock counters to ensure efficient and...

  • Care Team Leader

    3 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Care UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Care Team Leader to join our team at Care UK. As a key member of our care team, you will be responsible for leading and supervising your shift, ensuring that our residents receive the highest level of care and support.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise your shift, ensuring that our...

  • Care Team Leader

    3 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Care UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Care Team Leader to join our team at Care UK. As a key member of our care team, you will be responsible for leading and supervising your shift, ensuring that our residents receive the highest level of care and support.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise your shift, ensuring that our...

  • Care Team Leader

    3 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Care UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Care Team Leader to join our team at Care UK. As a key member of our care team, you will be responsible for leading and supervising your shift, ensuring that our residents receive the highest level of care and support.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise your shift, ensuring that all care...

  • Care Team Leader

    3 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Care UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Care Team Leader to join our team at Care UK. As a key member of our care team, you will be responsible for leading and supervising your shift, ensuring that our residents receive the highest level of care and support.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise your shift, ensuring that all care...

  • Claims Team Leader

    7 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Markel Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Claims Team Leader to join our team at Markel, a leading insurance company with a global presence. As a Claims Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of claims handlers and ensuring that all claims are handled in a proactive and efficient manner.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of claims...

  • Service Team Leader

    5 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Rentokil Initial Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Service Team Leader to join our team at Rentokil Initial. As a Service Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Service Drivers to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain high-quality service standards across the region.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a team of up to 10 Service...

  • Service Team Leader

    5 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Rentokil Initial Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Service Team Leader to join our team at Rentokil Initial. As a Service Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Service Drivers to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain high-quality service standards across the region.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a team of up to 10 Service...

  • Accommodation Services Team Leader

    24 hours ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Rentokil Initial plc Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Service Team Leader to join our team at Rentokil Initial plc. As a Service Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Service Drivers to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain high-quality service standards across the Croydon area.Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership:...

  • Accommodation Services Team Leader

    24 hours ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Rentokil Initial plc Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Service Team Leader to join our team at Rentokil Initial plc. As a Service Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Service Drivers to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain high-quality service standards across the Croydon area.Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership:...