Job profile

Permanent - Full time 

Location: Redbridge

Reporting to: Team Manager, Family Help 1

Redbridge is transforming the way we support families.

Through our innovative Family Help model, we've integrated Early Help, Community Social Work, and Child Protection Assessment into one cohesive service. We now offer a seamless, multi-agency response across the continuum of need - from early intervention to child protection - without step-ups or step-downs. At the heart of this model is relationship-based practice, supporting children and families from the very beginning of their journey with bespoke, consistent, and timely interventions.

We are now recruiting a qualified and dynamic Practice Manager to lead and oversee the work of Social Workers and Early Help Practitioners in Family Help Team 1.

Why this role matters

As Practice Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality, child-focused practice and leading a team that supports families in a way that's responsive, joined-up, and impactful. You will be instrumental in embedding integrated working, ensuring that when a family's needs escalate, the support escalates with them -not away from them.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, supportive leadership to a team of 6 - 8 Social Workers and 2 Early Help Practitioners
• Deliver high-quality supervision, case direction, and reflective practice that ensures safe and effective casework
• Lead on integrated case management to ensure continuity of relationships, minimising the need for families to repeat their story
• Work alongside Early Help Practitioners when needs escalate to maintain consistency and ensure a seamless transition of support
• Promote a culture of safeguarding, innovation, and strength-based practice
• Monitor and manage performance, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and Redbridge's quality standards

What we're looking for

• A qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Proven experience in supervising or managing practitioners within children's services
• A strong grasp of safeguarding, early help, and child protection practice
• Passion for collaborative, relationship-based work
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead and motivate teams through change and innovation

What we offer

• The opportunity to help shape a trailblazing service model
• A culture that values learning, creativity, and integrity
• Strong leadership support and professional development
• The chance to make a real difference for children and families in Redbridge

Job description and Person specification

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief