Team Manager – Social Worker (Qualified)
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent)
* Registered with Social Work England
* Significant experience in Children’s Social Care
Reference: OR26938
Job Details
Employer: Knowsley Borough Council
Department: Children’s Social Care
Employment Type: Temporary
Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: 06 May 2026
Hours: 36 hours per week
Work Pattern: Hybrid – average 3 days in office
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Pay Rates
PAYE: £36.00 per hour
Limited/Umbrella: £47.47 per hour
Purpose of the Role
To provide operational leadership and management within Children’s Social Care, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective services to children, young people, and families.
The Team Manager will oversee a team of social workers, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and promoting positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Leadership & Management
* Lead, manage, and supervise a team of qualified social workers
* Provide reflective supervision, guidance, and performance management
* Ensure staff adhere to policies, procedures, and statutory requirements
* Support staff development, training, and continuous improvement
🔹 Service Delivery
* Oversee caseload allocation and workload management
* Ensure timely and high-quality assessments, care planning, and interventions
* Monitor performance against KPIs and service standards
* Drive improvement in practice and service delivery
🔹 Safeguarding & Compliance
* Ensure all safeguarding responsibilities are met
* Oversee complex and high-risk cases
* Ensure compliance with legislation, frameworks, and inspection standards (e.g. Ofsted)
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records
🔹 Multi-Agency Working
* Work collaboratively with:
* Health services
* Education providers
* Police and safeguarding partners
* Represent the service in strategy meetings, case conferences, and reviews
🔹 Quality Assurance
* Audit casework and provide feedback
* Ensure best practice and continuous improvement
* Contribute to inspections and service evaluations
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent)
* Registered with Social Work England
* Significant experience in Children’s Social Care
* Experience in supervision and/or management
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and statutory frameworks