Barking & Dagenham- Team Manager-Family support and Safeguarding Team-

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Barking & Dagenham Council - Team Manager - Family Support & Safeguarding Team

Location: Barking Town Hall, IG11 7LU
Pay Rate: £45.20 per hour Umbrella
Working Pattern: Hybrid

Barking & Dagenham Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to join their Family Support & Safeguarding Team on a locum basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a frontline safeguarding team, providing management oversight and professional support to social workers working with children and families. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving high-quality practice, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and achieving positive outcomes for children.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and supervise a team of social workers within the Family Support & Safeguarding Service.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight of complex child protection, CIN, and court cases.
  • Ensure timely assessments, planning, and interventions in line with legislation and best practice.
  • Monitor team performance and support continuous improvement.
  • Promote strong partnership working with internal and external agencies.
  • Ensure safeguarding remains at the centre of all decision-making.

Requirements:

  • Social Work England registration.
  • Previous Team Manager experience within Children's Services.
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, CIN, and court proceedings.
  • Ability to manage performance and support staff development.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with your updated CV on or call me on 020 815 28935

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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COMPETITIVE SALARY

Greater London

Temporary

Added 27/07/2026
Reference: 3570484202_1785146577

Barking & Dagenham- Team Manager-Family support and Safeguarding Team-

Greater London
Temporary

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