Team Manager
Salary: £45 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Portsmouth
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£45 per hour | Hybrid Working | Portsmouth PO1
Ackerman Pierce is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to join the Child Protection Service at Portsmouth City Council.
This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced frontline service, offering the opportunity to lead a team safeguarding vulnerable children, managing risk, and driving high-quality practice across child protection and court work.
The Role
As Team Manager, you will lead a team of social workers within Child Protection, ensuring effective risk management, strong decision-making, and positive outcomes for children and families.
You will:
1. Oversee all Child Protection cases, including CIN, CP plans, and court proceedings
2. Allocate cases and ensure timely progression in line with statutory timescales
3. Provide oversight on complex safeguarding decisions and risk management
4. Monitor performance through audits, supervision, and quality assurance
5. Chair strategy discussions and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding processes
6. Support staff development, training, and progression
7. Conduct appraisals and performance reviews
8. Ensure compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice
Requirements
9. Social Work England registered
10. Strong post-qualified experience within Children’s Social Work, including Child Protection
11. Previous management or senior practitioner experience preferred
12. In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, court work, and relevant legislation
13. Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
14. Excellent leadership, decision-making, and organisational skills
What’s on Offer
15. Competitive rate of £45 per hour
16. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
17. Free onsite parking
18. Supportive senior management team
19. Opportunities for professional development and progression
20. Work within a service embedding a systemic practice approach
Why Ackerman Pierce?
21. Dedicated consultant with sector expertise
22. Fast, efficient compliance process
23. Weekly, reliable payroll
24. Access to exclusive roles not advertised elsewhere
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If you’re an experienced Child Protection Team Manager looking for your next contract in Portsmouth, get in touch today.
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