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Housing Change and Improvement Lead

Lambeth Council

SW2 1RW

£650 ph Umbrella or PAYE: £479.48 per day

Ongoing contract (1 YEAR minimum)

JOB PURPOSE

The Housing Redesign Project Manager will lead the delivery of a portfolio of key strategic projects within the Housing Directorate, ensuring that projects are delivered effectively and in line with agreed timescales, quality standards and budgets.

The post holder will provide strategic and operational project management support, ensuring effective programme governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management and delivery oversight throughout the programme.

THE ASSIGNMENT

The Housing Directorate is commencing a large-scale service redesign programme to review and reshape operating structures across Housing Operations.

The programme will involve significant organisational and operational change and will require the development of robust business case(s), detailed change documentation, stakeholder engagement, programme governance and delivery oversight through to implementation.

The Housing Redesign Project Manager will work closely with the Strategic HR Business Partner, who will provide specialist HR advice and lead on employee consultation and people-related elements of the change process.

The Project Manager will provide dedicated programme coordination and delivery capacity, ensuring that the overall programme remains structured, coordinated and on track.

To find out more information please contact Abbie at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Team Manager First Response Team Harrow

Location: London Borough of Harrow
Pay/Salary: Up to £45.20 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with the London Borough of Harrow to recruit an experienced Team Manager for their First Response Team.

This is a key frontline management role, leading Social Workers, Senior Practitioners and other Social Care staff working with children requiring statutory intervention. You'll be responsible for ensuring referrals are responded to promptly, children at greatest risk are prioritised and assessments and plans are completed to a consistently high standard. Team Manager First Response Tea

• Managing and supervising Social Workers, Senior Practitioners and other Social Care staff.
• Providing clear management oversight, case direction and regular professional supervision.
• Ensuring referrals are responded to promptly and children most in need are appropriately prioritised.
• Overseeing high-quality statutory assessments within required timescales.
• Managing complex and high-risk cases involving children in need and children requiring protection.
• Overseeing work involving Looked After Children and public care proceedings.
• Quality assuring assessments, plans, casework and reports.
• Ensuring every child has an up-to-date, outcome-focused plan.
• Monitoring workloads, allocation, performance and statutory timescales.
• Providing oversight of reports for Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Reviews and Court proceedings.
• Taking and recording key managerial decisions on complex casework.
• Working closely with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Supporting staff development, performance management and continuous improvement across the team.
• Contributing to wider service development and deputising for senior management when required. Team Manager First Response Tea

• Social Work Qualification.
• Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us).
• Significant post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Work.
• Previous Team Manager experience within frontline statutory Children's Social Work.
• Strong experience across assessment, Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Experience managing and supervising Social Workers undertaking statutory work.
• Strong knowledge of Children's Social Care legislation, regulations and statutory responsibilities.
• Experience of performance management and quality assurance.
• Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience working effectively with multi-agency partners.
• Ability to provide confident leadership across complex and high-risk casework. Team Manager First Response Tea

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Team Manager role in the First Response Team within Harrow, give Rhys Rafferty a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Referral Bonus: Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them to Sheldon Phillips and, if we successfully place them into a locum role, you'll receive a £300 referral bonus as a thank you. Terms and conditions apply.

Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Social work team manager to join their UASC and Pathways team.

Driving Licence Required: TM's may need to visit families with the SW as required and chair meetings in person

Working/ Hybrid Arrangements:

• Office based one day per week
• Face to face team meetings on a monthly basis
• Face to face managers meetings once per month
• Quarterly directors assurance face to face
• There may be additional times that the team manager needs to travel for case purposes such as chairing meetings in person, attending court etc.

Job responsibilites

• To manage the UASC and Pathways Social Work Team, responsible for UASC and looked after children 16 to 18 years.
• Supervise a team of 7 social workers, meeting the requirement for all children to receive supervision on a 4 weekly basis.
• To chair multi-agency meetings in relation to permanence planning and risk management, providing comprehensive management oversight to progress young people's plans.
• To quality assure key documents and assessments in a timely manner as part of care planning regulations and to meet the needs of the service.
• To provide performance oversight for the team, attending a weekly performance meeting to share current data and agree a plan to remedy any outstanding tasks.
• To act as a duty manager for the CLA and UASC Service, covering annual leave and staff sickness.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

About the Role

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to join the East Locality Family Help & Protection Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an established manager to lead a dedicated team delivering effective safeguarding, family help, and child protection services to children, young people, and families.

Working within Children's Social Care, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of social work professionals, ensuring high-quality practice, strong performance, and positive outcomes for children. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, typically consisting of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

As Team Manager, you will provide leadership, direction, and professional supervision to a team of practitioners, ensuring vulnerable children and families receive timely and effective support and protection.

You will oversee service delivery across Family Help and Child Protection, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met, risks are effectively managed, and children achieve the best possible outcomes.

41.42 per hour Umbrella
37 Hours Per Week
Full Time Hybrid Working
Location: Silver Court, Brownhills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, support, and develop Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, ASYEs, and Trainee Social Workers.
• Oversee assessments, care planning, reviews, and interventions, ensuring statutory timescales and performance standards are achieved.
• Manage and oversee Family Help Plans and Child Protection Plans, including involvement in pre-proceedings and court proceedings where required.
• Provide safeguarding oversight and make complex decisions relating to children and families.
• Monitor team performance through supervision, quality assurance activity, audits, and performance management processes.
• Promote high-quality, child-centred practice and continuous improvement across the team.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective multi-agency safeguarding and support.
• Manage resources and delegated budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and positive service outcomes.
• Support recruitment, induction, training, and professional development of staff.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Children's Social Care and safeguarding services.
• Previous management or supervisory experience within a Family Help, Assessment, Safeguarding, or Child Protection setting.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Experience of performance management, quality assurance, and workforce development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS may be eligible for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you are an experienced Children's Social Care Manager looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Hybrid Working
Rate: 41.42 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home each week
Driver Required

Are you an experienced Social Work Team Manager passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated professional to lead a Children in Care team, providing strong leadership, management oversight, and strategic direction to social workers and family support staff.

• Manage and support a team of Social Workers and a Family Support Worker holding caseloads of children in care.
• Provide effective leadership and management decision-making across complex cases.
• Drive permanency planning to ensure positive, long-term outcomes for children and young people.
• Deliver regular supervision, including both individual and group supervision sessions.
• Chair team meetings, strategy discussions, and other multi-agency forums.
• Lead on safeguarding concerns, risk management, and ensuring appropriate interventions are in place.
• Monitor and progress care plans, ensuring children receive high-quality support and services.
• Promote best practice, performance management, and continuous professional development within the team.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Previous experience managing Children's Social Care teams.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and Children in Care processes.
• Experience chairing meetings and making complex management decisions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you are an experienced Team Manager looking for your next challenge and are committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today

Our client Leicestershire county council is looking for a Children's Team Manager to join their Locality team.

We are piloting the Family First Partnership Plus work, so from the continuum of Early Help to PLO/court and require a manager to join the Hinckley locality team, managing a cross-section of staff (Duty and assessment, CIN and CP). You will be required to be a duty manager one week a month, so covering duty and assessment functions

Duty and Assessment, plus Safeguarding experience (PLO/Court experience essential). Ability to make quick decisions, and think on your feet, high support, high challenge, good oversight of data/compliance

• You will manage approx. 6 Social Workers and additional support staff
• minimum 3 days in the office and you are required to work in the office during the duty week

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

The starting salary for this position is 52,529 - 56,388 per annum, inclusive of market supplement (NHS Band 7 equivalent) for working 36 hours per week, across 42 weeks of the year, pro-rata to 56,698 - 60,864.

The Surrey Schools Speech and Language Therapy Team have an exciting new opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Team Lead to join our fantastic team in the North West of Surrey, working in mainstream schools and supporting our Experts At Hand offer.

Our offer to you

• 42-week contract, working across term-time and an additional, flexible 15 days for CPD, project work and supervision activities as well as 10 weeks holiday in non-term time
• Paid RCSLT membership and HCPC fees
• Belonging to a team of students, therapists and assistants led by a Therapies Manager who is an SLT
• Comprehensive clinical supervision programme including a buddy, 1:1 meetings with line manager, extensive in house training programme and formal external training opportunities, access to clinical effectiveness groups, case study groups and enhanced probation support, termly whole-team study days, and encouragement to join and attend CEN's relating to practice
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carers leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About Us

The School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service is part of Surrey's offer to support the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities of children and young people within mainstream schools and specialist provision. The Service is part of the Early Intervention and Prevention Team in Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning directorate, working collaboratively with other teams such as Educational Psychology, Specialist Teachers, REMA and Behaviour Support.

We are a large team (over 180) of both qualified Therapists and non-qualified Therapy Assistants, with excellent supervision and CPD models. We currently work across the four geographical quadrants of Surrey, each managed by a Quadrant Lead. The teams in each quadrant are made up of Therapists and Assistants. There are a team of Highly Specialist / Clinical Team Leads in each geographical area who work together to support the team and support service development.

Our aim is for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs to receive the right support at the right time. We do this through assessment and intervention, equipping families and professionals with the skills and resources to work together to help and support children with SLCN. We work with children and young people with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plan) and those at SEN (Special Education Needs) support.

About the Role

As a Highly Specialist SLT / Clinical Team Lead you will hold your own clinical caseload in mainstream schools in the North West of Surrey, as well as providing secondary opinions for others in the team. You will have a management role in the West SLT Team which includes working alongside the other Team Leads to support and develop our enthusiastic and friendly team who work in mainstream and specialist schools.

Through a joined up approach with colleagues across Surrey, you will ensure the wider team is informed of current research and evidence base, and that clinical practice is of high quality. In your role you will provide clinical supervision and line management to members of the SLT Team and support with second opinions, observation, training and shadowing opportunities for colleagues.

In addition, you will also:

• Support student placements
• Work with management on the operational and strategic development of services to our schools across Surrey
• Provide advice at educational panels

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• A BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy and registered membership of the HCPC and RCSLT
• At least five years post graduate experience, and specific experience of working within schools
• A working knowledge of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice
• Experience of line managing and supporting others including newly qualified therapists, assistants, students and work experience placements
• Experience of working within an effective multidisciplinary team
• Experience of training and positively influencing practice in large staff teams
• A continuing commitment to learning and development of self, and others, with regard to evidence base and research
• Evidence of strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Evidence of building and establishing relationships with families and education providers, with the ability to manage complex situations

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.

This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions:

• Are you registered with the HCPC and RCSLT, and have permission to work in the UK? Yes/No, or please provide further details.
• Have you been working as an SLT for at least five years? Yes/No, or please provide further details.
• Do you have current working knowledge of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice? Please tell us more about how you gained this.
• Do you have experience of line managing and supporting others? This may include: newly qualified therapists, assistants, students or work experience placements? Please tell us more about this.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01.11.2026 with interviews planned to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Shift Team Leader - Days and Nights

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

Day / Night / Relief /Home Support Team Shift Leader 36 to 48 hours per week - Must hold a full clean driving licence.

We also pay a £1 per hour weekend enhancement. This is valid from Midnight Friday to Midnight Sunday.

We are looking for caring, sensitive, compassionate individuals to join our senior care team to support the delivery of a high quality service to our service users, enhancing their quality of life, whilst promoting independence. We provide person centered care which starts with a care plan for every resident. Documented in this are all the daily living activities needs and preferences; therefore your duties will include; ensuring the welfare of the residents and their needs in line with care plans, leading the care team, undertake personal care, administering medication, and ensuring all paperwork is completed. Full details are included in the job information pack.

Experience of caring for others in a care setting is essential. You MUST hold NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and hold a full UK clean driving licence as you will be required to travel to each of our 10 care homes in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

In return we will also:

Offer a competitive salary. The National living wage applies to all staff members (including those aged under 25)

Offer all employees a broad range of training & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Staff Uniform

Paid breaks

Provide a set 2 week rolling rota pattern to include working alternate weekends.

Paid mileage

About the Role

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to join its Families First Service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting children and families through assessment, intervention, safeguarding, and care planning.

The successful candidate will work with children and families to deliver high-quality social work practice, managing risk and safeguarding concerns while promoting positive outcomes through relationship-based practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support work with children and families within the Families First Service.
• Complete assessments, plans, and interventions to meet the needs of children and young people.
• Undertake direct work with children and families to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and risk, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
• Lead on court work and care proceedings, including preparing high-quality assessments, statements, and reports.
• Attend court hearings and work effectively to court-directed timescales.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, wider support networks, and partner agencies.
• Promote strengths-based and relationship-focused practice across the service.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Children's Social Care.
• Strong safeguarding and risk management experience.
• Experience of court work and care proceedings.
• Ability to complete high-quality assessments, reports, and care planning.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service committed to improving outcomes for children and families through collaborative, relationship-based practice.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you have experience within safeguarding, assessment, or family support services and would like to discuss the role in more detail, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Ready to take your management career to the next level? Our client is an expanding care business and they re looking for an ambitious, experienced Care Team Manager to join them as they continue to grow their services across Ringwood, New Milton and the surrounding areas and you will be travelling between the branches as required.

This is more than a management role, it s an opportunity to help shape and build a growing area of the business, develop their care services and play an important part in their future.

You'll ideally have at least 3 years experience managing a care team and ready to take the next step towards becoming a Registered Manager in the future.

What you ll be part of:

• Helping them build and grow their new area and care rounds
• Developing and expanding their live-in care packages
• Leading, supporting and developing their care team
• Building strong relationships with customers, families and healthcare professionals
• Overseeing quality, care planning, safeguarding and compliance
• Supporting recruitment, staffing and service growth
• Identifying opportunities to improve and develop their services
• Working closely with the Registered Manager as they continue to grow
• Sharing responsibility of the on-call duties
• Act as name on call escalation contact
• Support short notice cover arrangement

About the rewards:
Reporting to the Registered Manager, as Care Team Manager your hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm and you would be expected to cover on call evening/weekend should the need arise due to lack of cover.

On offer is:

• Salary Range £30,000 to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 28 days annual leave per year, including bank holidays
• Blue Light Discount package
• Mileage paid at 40p per mile
• £250 Refer a Friend scheme
• Company Pension Scheme

What we re looking for:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care essential
• At least 3 years experience in a care management role essential
• Proven experience managing and developing a team
• Strong knowledge of person-centred care, safeguarding and CQC requirements
• A positive, proactive approach and a genuine passion for quality care
• Someone who is ambitious, motivated and keen to progress towards a Registered Manager position

Essential requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• UK driving licence with own Car
• Must live close to either Ringwood or New Milton to apply

Why join them?
You ll be joining a business that is growing, evolving and investing in its future. You ll have the opportunity to make your mark, develop your leadership skills and be part of building something exciting.

If you re an experienced Care Manager who is ready for a new challenge, greater responsibility and a clear pathway towards becoming a Registered Manager, we d love to hear from you.

How to Apply
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You must have the right to work and currently reside in the UK, within a reasonable commute of the role. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. Please ensure your CV includes your full address and contact details, as applications without these cannot be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application.