Social Work Practice Manager (Private Sector) - Family Assessment & Residential Services
Salary: £48,401 - £54,000 per annum (DOE)
Provider: Highly regarded, Ofsted-rated 'Good' and 'Outstanding' children's services provider
Status: Full-time, permanent | Private Sector | Leadership Role | High-Impact Work
Location: Northwest (Flexible across multiple service hubs)
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Social Work Practice Manager to lead and develop a small, high-performing team of Social Workers (4) within a respected private provider of Family Assessment and Residential Services.
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll balance practice oversight with quality assurance, team development, and strategic input - without the bureaucracy and overload of local authority structures.
You'll ensure the delivery of consistent, child-focused, trauma-informed assessments across the organisation's Ofsted-regulated homes and Family Assessment Centres. You'll also work closely with Registered Managers, clinical teams, and the senior leadership group to embed safe and effective social work practice across all services.
👥 Team Leadership & Key Responsibilities
Line-manage a team of 4 Social Workers across residential and assessment settings
Oversee and quality assure all parenting assessments, reports, and safeguarding interventions
Provide regular supervision, reflective practice, and guidance to your team
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or deputy, contributing to risk management processes
Coordinate with multi-agency partners (local authorities, courts, legal reps)
Lead on practice development, audit, and continuous improvement
Maintain and promote a culture of child safety, ethical practice, and professional integrityWhat We're Looking For
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Strong background in children and families services - ideally including residential, court work, and assessments
Previous supervisory, management, or senior practitioner experience
Excellent report-writing and quality assurance skills
Ability to lead with empathy, confidence, and professionalism
Committed to trauma-informed, strengths-based, and ethical practiceWhat You'll Gain
Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience and qualifications
A leadership role where you can influence outcomes and culture
A supportive, collaborative working environment - no more excessive caseloads
Opportunities to work across both Family Assessment and Residential Care
Career progression within a values-driven and expanding organisation
Work-life balance and flexibility, with full support from senior leadershipWhy This Provider?
You'll be joining a well-established, therapeutic care provider with a strong national reputation for delivering safe, ethical, and high-quality services to vulnerable children and families. The organisation is known for low staff turnover, genuine investment in its people, and a clear commitment to safeguarding and positive change.
This is a perfect step for an experienced Social Worker or Team Manager who wants to influence practice, develop others, and work in a setting where quality, not quantity, comes first.
Contact us in confidence to learn more about this exciting leadership role
Please note, Sponsorship will not be provided, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK