Job Description

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Team Manager (Families Support & Child Protection) REF: 2366

PO6: £56,436 pa rising in annual increments to £59,574 inc LW.  

Plus £4,700 pa Market Supplement

Hybrid Working - 2 days per week.

Permanent and Full Time

Are you a passionate, experienced leader ready to shape the future of family support and child protection?

Join Lambeth as a Social Work Team Manager – Make a Real Difference!

Lambeth isn’t just a place to work; it’s a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming community where your impact truly matters.

We’re proud of our strong Ofsted Good rating, but we’re even more proud of the dedicated professionals who make that possible every day.

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Role:

You will lead a committed team working at the heart of family support and child protection, driving high-quality practice, supporting staff development, and ensuring children and families receive the care and protection they deserve.

You will offer guidance to social workers on CIN/CP cases , PLO cases and cases in court proceedings.

About You

• Inspires and motivates teams to deliver their best
• Has strong experience in safeguarding and child protection
• Is committed to continuous improvement and reflective practice
• Believes in the power of community and partnership
• Opportunities to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose

Be part of something meaningful. Lead with purpose. Grow with Lambeth.

Why Lambeth

• A rich, diverse community full of culture and energy
• A supportive, forward-thinking working environment
• Strong leadership and a clear commitment to excellence

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

and Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Advert closing date: 11:55pm on Sunday 9th August 2026

Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion, please contact: Maura Banda, on Mbanda@lambeth.gov.uk

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Enhance Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please clickhere