Location
Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London (Hybrid working arrangement)

Hours
35 hours per week

Salary
£62,742 - £66,084 per annum plus £5,020 retention allowance and £1,340 travel allowance per annum

About the Role
Are you a dynamic and experienced leader passionate about improving outcomes for children and families? Tower Hamlets is seeking a visionary Group Manager to lead our Children with Disabilities Service within the Children and Culture Directorate.

As Group Manager, you will oversee borough-wide integrated services, working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality social care. You’ll lead strategic initiatives, manage complex statutory cases, and drive improvements aligned with our Children’s Social Care Improvement Plan.

Key responsibilities include leading and managing assessment teams with effective supervision and performance management, championing workforce development and staff retention, developing quality assurance frameworks, building strong partnerships across education, health, police, probation, and voluntary sectors, promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, and managing budgets while contributing to service redesign and crisis management planning.

The Children with Disabilities Service is a vibrant, fast-paced, and diverse environment offering a supportive culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Experience
Qualified and experienced social work manager with a minimum of 5 years post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Social Care as a front-line manager.
Proven leadership in managing teams and delivering high-impact services.
Strong understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and best practice frameworks.
Experience working in multicultural environments and with disadvantaged communities.

About you
Committed to the TOWER values: Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, Respect and Supporting families framework.
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.
Skilled in partnership working and workforce development.
Resilient and able to manage complex statutory cases and service challenges.

Qualifications
Relevant social work qualification and registration.
Management qualification or equivalent leadership experience desirable.