Team Manager - Children's Social Work

Job Title:

Team Manager - Children's Social Work

Specialism:
Children's Social Work

Location:

Crewe, UK

Salary: £45.00 per hour

Salary Type:
Hourly

Contract:

Ongoing

Hours:

Full Time/Part Time

• Full Time/Part Time Flexibility:
  Tailor your work schedule to fit your lifestyle and enjoy a perfect work‑life balance.
• Competitive Hourly Rate:
  Earn £45.00 per hour, reflecting your expertise and commitment to high standards.
• Professional Growth Opportunities:
  Access continuous training and development to stay at the cutting edge of social work practice.
• Diverse
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Gain varied and enriching experiences working across different cases and settings.
• Supportive Work Environment:
  Be part of a collaborative team where your expertise is valued and appreciated.

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of social workers and support staff, ensuring high standards of practice in children's social work.
• Ensure effective delivery of safeguarding, child protection, and care planning services in line with statutory guidelines.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and coaching to staff, fostering their professional development.
• Manage caseloads and workloads, ensuring efficient allocation and management of complex cases.
• Oversee statutory assessments, child protection plans, and care proceedings to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements.

• Social Work Degree or equivalent.
• Management qualification (e.g., ILM or equivalent) is desirable.

• Social Work England (SWE) registration.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work in the UK.

• Strong leadership and management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of children's social care legislation, policies, and procedures.

• Significant experience as a social worker within children's services.
• Experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience managing safeguarding, child protection, and care planning cases.
• Experience working with multi‑agency teams.
• Experience in leading or managing change and service development is advantageous.

Crewe offers an attractive blend of historical charm and modern living. With excellent transport links, a vibrant community, and a host of cultural and leisure activities, it's a fantastic place to live and work. Embrace a new career opportunity in Crewe's children's social services, where you'll make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.

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Take the next step in your career with a role that values your expertise and supports your professional growth