Lead Social Worker / Team Manager

Lead Social Worker / Team Manager

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Social Worker to step into a pivotal position within a well-regarded children's charity dedicated to supporting bereaved children and families. Reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Services, the post holder will manage a dedicated team of bereavement support workers, oversee initial helpline triage, and lead safeguarding assessments.

This role offers a distinct shift from the relentless pace of statutory frontline teams, providing a collaborative, warm, and significantly calmer working culture. We are seeking a Senior Practitioner or Experienced Social Worker who brings at least 5 years experience within a Children & Families background, prioritising deep clinical judgement, safeguarding rigour, and hands-on family support expertise above extensive formal management tenure.

Job Summary

• Location: London (Hybrid: 3 days office-based, 2 days working from home)
• Salary: £50,275 - £58,400 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week
• Reporting To: Director of Clinical Services

Responsibilities

• Providing direct line management, operational direction, and clinical support to bereavement support workers, volunteers, and placement students.
• Managing frontline referrals, telephone helpline triage, and conducting robust initial safeguarding assessments.
• Carrying a small dedicated caseload of highly complex family cases, serving as the lead clinical contact for complex risk management.
• Re-establishing operational consistency, team stabilisation, and staff confidence within an agile service structure.
• Balancing statutory safeguarding frameworks with a compassionate, early-intervention charity model without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary art therapists and clinical executive leadership to maintain high standards of care and compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker status.
• Social Work England registration required.
• At least 5 years of robust experience within a Children & Families background.
• Proven ability to exercise deep clinical judgement and maintain safeguarding rigour.
• Hands-on experience in family support and complex risk management.

To Apply

Are you ready to use your clinical expertise to support families in need? If you are a dedicated professional looking for a warm and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. To discuss this vacancy in more detail or if you would be interested in hearing about similar opportunities, please contact Ethan Proud via Mobile: [phone removed].

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experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

qualifications

university

education

BA in social work