Job Description
Senior Social Worker / Assistant Team Manager - Duty Service (Children's)
Are you a confident and experienced social work professional looking to step into a leadership role?Do you have a strong track record in child protection and safeguarding?
We have an excellent Locum Assistant Team Manager opportunity to join a Duty Service in Liverpool, supporting the Team Manager in the operational oversight of a fast-paced frontline duty team.
Benefits
* Hybrid (Office-based during duty weeks, 2x days on non-duty weeks)
* Dedicated consultant - your single point of contact
* Two weekly payroll runs
* CPD support via our online e-learning portal
* Access to the latest locum roles through our weekly mailer
* Refer a friend and earn up to £300 in Love2Shop vouchers! (T&Cs apply)
Responsibilities:
* Support the Team Manager in overseeing team performance
* Mentor and develop team members
* Chair and facilitate care planning meetings, strategy meetings, and support child protection enquiries
* Help manage complex casework and short-term interventions
* Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners
* Promote good practice, performance standards, and service improvement
To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:
* Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
* 3+ years' experience managing child protection enquiries, CWLA processes, strategy meetings, and court work
* Confident in facilitating and chairing meetings, and supporting care planning
* Strong understanding of performance monitoring and staff development
* Excellent communication, organisation, and partnership-working skills
* Willingness to support hybrid working and be office-based during duty weeks
Ready to take the next step?
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion-
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