Team Manager - Children's Placement Team

Location: Walthamstow, E17 4JF

Contract: Temporary (12 Weeks)

Start Date: 22 April 2026

Hours: 36 hours per week (2-3 days on site)

Rate: £248.34 per day (PAYE)

IR35 Status: Inside

London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a passionate and skilled Team Manager to join the Children's Placement Team within Corporate Parenting. This is a key role responsible for commissioning placements for children and young people aged 0-25, ensuring they are placed in safe, appropriate alternative homes.

You will manage a team of social workers and non-social worker staff, working in compliance with statutory social work regulations and standards. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment and is committed to improving outcomes for young people.

Please note: We welcome applications from both registered social workers and non-social workers with relevant experience. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued within our team.

• Lead and manage the commissioning of placements for children and young people
• Build and maintain trusting, respectful relationships with service users and providers
• Make sound judgements about risk while working creatively and innovatively
• Empower families and carers to assess their own needs, promote independence, and manage risk
• Navigate complex situations with ambiguity, thinking and acting strategically in a professional and political environment
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and attention to detail in every action within the market

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Ability to manage uncertainty and multitask effectively
• Creative and innovative problem-solving for complex issues
• Experience in a placement, commissioning, or brokerage team is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Flexibility and attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Degree level education
• Social Work England registration (for social worker applicants)
• Non-social workers with suitable expertise will also be considered

Required Documents at Submission:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Confidentiality Agreement
• DfE Declaration
• Social Work England Registration (if applicable)
• DBS Summary Form

Supporting Documents on Offer Acceptance:

• Contract / Key Information Document
• 2 Years of References / Work History

01 April 2026 - Online Interview

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team. You will have the chance to lead in a critical area of children's social care, shaping placements and outcomes for vulnerable young people.

To apply or for more information, please contact:

Chika Nwokorie

Ador Resourcing Ltd