Social Work Team Manager - Assessment Team
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England
TS4
Location: Middlesbrough, UK Hourly Rate: £36.61 Contract Type: Locum (Ongoing) Work Type: Full Time / Part Time
Join a High-Impact Frontline Service
Take the lead in Middlesbrough's Assessment Team, where your expertise and leadership will drive forward high-quality services for children and families. This locum opportunity offers both flexible working hours and a competitive hourly rate of £36.61, ideal for those seeking a rewarding, ongoing role that balances professional purpose with personal flexibility.
Flexible Working: Choose from full-time or part-time hours to fit your lifestyle.
Competitive Pay: Attractive hourly rate reflects your leadership and frontline experience.
Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development to elevate your leadership capabilities.
Supportive Environment: Join a culture that values collaboration, supervision, and continuous improvement.
Dynamic Work: Thrive in a varied, fast-paced environment that keeps your skills sharp and your impact real.
Your Role & Responsibilities
As Team Manager, you will ensure the delivery of robust, child-centred statutory assessments. Your leadership will support Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners in safeguarding children and driving effective interventions.
Lead and manage a team of frontline social workers and practitioners.
Oversee the delivery of timely, high-quality statutory assessments.
Provide expert guidance on complex, high-risk cases.
Conduct case audits and reviews as part of quality assurance processes.
Collaborate with multi-agency professionals including health, police, and education.
Support team development through supervision, mentoring, and CPD planning.
Monitor and drive performance aligned with Ofsted and national standards.
Qualifications:
Degree in Social Work or equivalent
Registration with Social Work England
Management qualification (or willingness to complete one)
Experience:
Significant experience in statutory children's social care
Strong background in assessment and safeguarding
Proven supervisory or team management experience
Skills & Knowledge:
In-depth understanding of legislation including the Children Act 1989 and Working Together 2018
Resilient leadership with sound decision-making under pressure
Skilled in performance monitoring and compliance management
Why Middlesbrough?
Located in the heart of the North East, Middlesbrough is a thriving town rich in community spirit and cultural diversity. With easy access to beautiful coastlines, local parks, and the North York Moors, it's a perfect blend of urban energy and natural charm - an excellent place to both live and work.
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Apply now to step into a role where your leadership shapes lives and strengthens services.
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