Team Manager – Qualified Social Worker
Service: Child Protection, CP Chair & LADO Location: West Yorkshire
Pay: £40 per hour
Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a dynamic Team Manager to lead a dedicated Child Protection, CP Chair & LADO team in West Yorkshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families while developing your leadership experience within a highly supportive, fast-paced environment.
About the Role
As Team Manager, you will lead a team that carries out vital work including:
1. Section 47 enquiries
2. Initial Child Protection Conferences
3. Children in Need and Court work
4. Early planning for permanence
You’ll work closely with families and multi-agency partners—such as police, education and health professionals—to ensure children are protected and their long-term outcomes are improved. Your focus will be on achieving sustainable change and supporting early intervention.
You’ll also collaborate with Integrated Prevention and Early Help services, ensuring a smooth transition for families who no longer require statutory intervention.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an individual who brings not only expertise and leadership but a genuine commitment to child-centred practice.
You must have:
5. Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
6. Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualified experience in statutory children’s services
7. Experience in Child Protection, Court Work, Child in Need and Pre-Proceedings
8. Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and child development
9. Excellent assessment, planning and review skills
10. Proven ability to engage families and lead teams through complex cases
We value creativity, resilience, and a solution-focused mindset. You’ll need to be confident in managing risk, developing care plans, and using data and evidence to drive better outcomes.
In Return, You’ll Receive:
11. Competitive £40 per hour pay rate
12. Flexible working arrangements where possible
13. Supportive management and access to multi-agency networks
14. Opportunities for personal development and leadership coaching
This role is ideally located for candidates based in or near: Leeds, Manchester, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax, Bradford, Oldham, Rochdale, Sheffield, Doncaster and surrounding areas.
Why Work with Pertemps?
As a leading social work recruitment agency, we offer:
️ A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
️ Streamlined registration and compliance process
️ Prompt and reliable weekly payroll
️ Referral schemes and bonuses
️ Ongoing career support and guidance
Not the right role? We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work – including IRO, MASH, Children Looked After, Court, Adult Services and more. Get in touch to explore other opportunities.
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