Group Manager – Children with Disabilities

Service: Children with Disabilities

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35

Location: Town Hall – Whitechapel Road

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

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.

About the Role

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

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified experienced social work manager
• Minimum 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.
• Commitment to the TOWER values: Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, Respect and Supporting families framework

Why Join Us?

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.

How to Apply

Please submit your application), evidencing how you meet the attached JD/PS and role profil.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Stuart Andrews, Head of Service by email: stuart.andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Closing date: 19/07/2026

Interviews: 22/07/2026

Start Date: 01/09/2026