Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, First Response Team, Leicestershire Council

Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, First Response Team, Leicestershire Council Pay rate £45 per hour Contract role Vitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Team Manager in a First Response Team in Leicestershire Council. We’re looking for a passionate, confident, and experienced Social Work Team Manager to join our fast-paced Screening Team — the frontline of safeguarding and protection for children and families in our OUTSTANDING authority.

This is your chance to step into a key leadership role where your decisions shape safer futures, drive excellent practice, and support a high-performing team of dedicated professionals. You're a qualified social worker with a proven track record in child protection and frontline practice, confident in your judgment and driven by a strong ethical compass. You're ready to step into leadership—or build on existing management experience—with the tools to support, challenge, and develop a team to be their very best.

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Best Interest Assessor (BIA) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Looked After Children (LAC) Children’s Social Work Adult Social Work Service Manager Head of Service Team Manager Assistant Team Manager A wide range of housing roles Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!

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