Childrens Team Manager – Family Help Team – #OR109623

Job Description

Thurrock Council is seeking an experienced Childrens Team Manager to lead its Family Help Team in Grays, Essex. This is a pivotal leadership role within Children’s Services, offering the opportunity to drive safe, high-quality practice for children and families across the borough.

Reporting to a Service Manager, you will provide strategic and operational oversight of a Family Help team — ensuring appropriate case allocation, timely interventions, robust risk management, and up-to-date care plans. You will supervise and develop practitioners through regular supervision, performance management, and professional development opportunities.

Key responsibilities include monitoring quality and performance data, overseeing compliance and recording requirements, managing workforce matters such as recruitment and retention, and contributing to budget management. You will represent the service in multi-agency forums, chair meetings, and contribute to the wider strategic direction of Children’s Services in line with Thurrock’s values.

Candidates must be qualified and registered social workers with significant post-qualification experience in children’s services, strong knowledge of Early Help, safeguarding, and child protection legislation, and proven leadership and staff management skills.

This is a full-time locum role based in Grays (RM17 6SL), paying £214.01–£287.63 per day, commencing 3 August 2026. To find out more or to be considered, please get in touch promptly.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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