Team Manager - Duty & Assessment

Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our Duty & Assessment Social Work Team. This is a key leadership role, supporting frontline social workers to deliver high-quality, timely assessments and interventions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people across the borough.

• Provide day-to-day operational management and supervision of social workers.
• Oversee duty and assessment workflows, ensuring timely and proportionate responses.
• Quality assure assessments, decision-making, and care planning.
• Support staff development through reflective supervision and performance management.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.
• Assist the Service Manager with service improvement and performance targets.

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Duty & Assessment services.
• 3 years permanent experience.
• Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Able to manage pressure in a fast-paced frontline environment.

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Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.