Childrens Assessment & Duty Team Manager

Children’s Assessment & Duty Team Manager

Pay Rate: £25.13 per hour

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Temporary until end of May

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Children and Family Social Care service at a key time of development. An Enhanced DBS for Children on the Update is required for this role.

As a Social Work Team Manager within the Assessment Service, you will lead a small team supporting children in need of statutory assessment and intervention. The work is fast‑paced, diverse, and highly engaging, with strong multi‑agency collaboration and a clear focus on delivering positive and timely outcomes for children and families.

You will play a central role in embedding a relational practice model underpinned by Signs of Safety, driving high standards of practice and supporting continuous improvement.

• Lead and manage a team of Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers and NQSWs
• Provide regular reflective supervision and professional support
• Oversee statutory assessments and interventions
• Drive quality practice and performance
• Promote effective partnership working
• Ensure compliance with current legislation, policies and procedures

• Qualified Social Worker with significant post‑qualification experience
• Strong background in statutory childrens social work
• Experience delivering reflective supervision
• Committed to developing and supporting staff
• Experience mentoring students, NQSWs or colleagues
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation and practice standards

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to make a real impact within a supportive and forward‑thinking service.