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Team Manager - Children & Families Hub (MASH)

Salary: Up to £55,890.00 per annum, Up to £2,000 Annual Retention Payment, £2,000 Golden Hello

Location: Bromley Civic Centre/Flexible Working

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Bromley is on a mission to put children and young people at the heart of everything we do, and we are seeking a talented, ambitious, and dynamic Team Manager to join our Children & Families Hub (MASH). If you're passionate about leading and making a real difference in the lives of children and families, then we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As the Team Manager of our Children & Families Hub, you’ll lead a multi-agency team that is at the forefront of safeguarding children and delivering early help interventions. The Children and Families Hub acts as a single gateway for timely, high-quality referrals, ensuring that children and families in need receive the support they deserve. You will be responsible for ensuring that the team delivers targeted, effective services through screening referrals and assessing safeguarding concerns.

Our multi-agency team consists of Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, and Business Support Officers who work closely with partners, including Police, Health, Education, Youth Justice Service (YJS), and IDVA Navigators. Together, you will ensure that children and families receive the right interventions as quickly as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a small team of Social Workers and Senior Practitioners, providing guidance and support

Oversee the screening and assessment of referrals concerning children and young people aged 0-18

Work collaboratively with partner agencies to make well-informed, timely decisions

Ensure that the team delivers high-quality interventions, ensuring the protection and welfare of children

Foster a culture of relationship-based practice and promote best social work practices

Manage workloads effectively and work to tight deadlines without compromising decision-making quality

Monitor case progress and ensure adherence to safeguarding protocols

Support professional development by providing quality reflective supervision and mentoring

About You

We are looking for an experienced Social Work Manager with a background in safeguarding, MASH, or similar settings such as Referral & Assessment and Safeguarding Teams. You will have:

Proven experience in managing teams within social work settings, particularly in safeguarding and child protection

Strong knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding protocols

The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining sound judgment and decision-making

Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with partner agencies

A clear understanding of social care IT systems and the ability to record information accurately and contemporaneously

Experience of working systemically and promoting high standards of social work practice

Although prior management experience is desirable, we welcome applications from Senior/Advanced Practitioners who have significant experience managing complex cases and are ready to take the next step in their career.

Additional Benefits

Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance

30 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for successful candidates relocating from overseas or outside the southeast area

Mileage claims for business trips

Lease Car

How to Apply:

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