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Social Worker Team Manager – Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team

Job Title: Social Worker Team Manager – Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: £46.00 per hour

Social Worker Team Manager within the Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team in Manchester, earning £46.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing the chance to lead a dedicated team supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex needs. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee high-quality social work practice, drive performance, and ensure children and families receive the support they need to achieve positive outcomes.

• Part Time / Full Time:
  Enjoy the flexibility to choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Hourly Pay:
  Earn a competitive rate of £46.00 per hour, recognising your leadership skills, expertise, and commitment.
• Professional Development:
  Access continuous learning and development opportunities to support your career progression and management capabilities.
• Supportive Environment:
  Work within a collaborative team culture where innovation, partnership working, and professional growth are actively encouraged.
• Local Benefits:
  Take advantage of local offers and benefits available within Manchester, enhancing your overall working experience.
• Leadership Opportunity:
  Play a key role in shaping services and driving positive outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.
• Meaningful Impact:
  Lead a service that makes a lasting difference to vulnerable children, young people, and their families.

• Team Leadership:
  Lead, supervise, and support a team of Social Workers and specialist practitioners within the Children with Disabilities Team.
• Caseload Oversight:
  Allocate and monitor caseloads to ensure effective workload management and timely service delivery.
• Performance Management:
  Conduct supervision, appraisals, and professional development discussions to support high-quality practice.
• Statutory Services:
  Oversee assessments, care planning, reviews, and statutory interventions for children and young people with disabilities.
• Safeguarding:
  Provide oversight and management of complex safeguarding concerns, ensuring effective risk assessment and intervention.
• Multi-Agency Working:
  Work collaboratively with health professionals, education services, voluntary organisations, and other partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
• Quality Assurance:
  Monitor service quality through audits, performance analysis, and compliance reviews, driving continuous improvement.
• Meeting Leadership:
  Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings, ensuring effective planning and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Resource Management:
  Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring services are responsive, efficient, and meet assessed needs.
• Service Development:
  Support the ongoing development of the Children with Disabilities Service through innovation, strategic planning, and best practice implementation.

Manchester is one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities, renowned for its rich culture, thriving economy, and welcoming communities. Offering exceptional transport links, world-class entertainment, excellent educational opportunities, and an outstanding social scene, Manchester provides an excellent quality of life. From its iconic music heritage to its thriving arts and food culture, Manchester is a fantastic place to live, work, and build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.