Location
Town Hall – Whitechapel Road, London

Hours
35 hours per week

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

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
Lead and manage assessment teams, ensuring effective supervision, performance management, and service delivery. Champion workforce development, staff retention, and career progression. Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks and data-driven decision-making. Build strong partnerships across education, health, police, probation, and voluntary sectors. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in service delivery. Manage budgets and contribute to service redesign and crisis management planning.

Why Join Us?
The Children with Disabilities Service is a vibrant, fast paced and diverse service. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace designed to bring out the best in our people. We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places.

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. Able to manage complex statutory cases and lead strategic initiatives.

Qualifications
Qualified social worker with relevant management experience in Children’s Social Care.