Social Work Team Manager – Looked Children; Residential

Position: Social Work Team Manager – Looked After Children (Residential)
Location: Stratford

Social Work Team Manager – Looked After Children (Residential)

Up to £55,000 | Central London

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Social Work Team Manager to join a highly regarded private organisation supporting looked after children and young people across London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident manager with strong LAC experience who is looking to work for an established provider with a strong Ofsted track record and a genuine commitment to quality and staff development.

About the Organisation

My client is a well-established private provider with an excellent reputation in the sector. They operate:

* Ofsted-registered children’s home (rated Good)

* 18 supported accommodation services for young people aged 16–18

* Approximately 60 young people in total

Their 16–18 supported accommodation service has achieved Outcome 1, reflecting their focus on positive outcomes and robust practice.

The Role

As Social Work Team Manager, you will:

* Line manage 6–7 Residential Social Workers, each holding their own caseload

* Provide regular, high-quality supervision and professional guidance

* Oversee care planning, safeguarding, and outcomes for looked after children

* Work closely with residential services, local authorities, and partner agencies

* Support service development and quality assurance

* Report directly into the Head of Service

This is a hands-on role with regular travel to services to complete supervision and support staff.

Location & Travel

* Office base in Stratford

* Services located primarily in Central London, with a small number outside London

* All travel expenses fully paid

The Ideal Candidate

* Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England

* Strong post-qualifying experience working with looked after children

* Proven experience of supervising or managing social workers

* Sound knowledge of safeguarding, care planning, and relevant legislation

* Confident, supportive leadership style with excellent communication skills

What’s on Offer

* Salary up to £55,000

* Ongoing professional development and career progression

* Supportive senior leadership and well-established services

* Strong Ofsted ratings and stable provision

* Paid travel expenses

* A role where you can genuinely influence practice and outcomes for young people