We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Thurrock t o assist with the appointment of a Team Manager on a 3 - months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay : £213.01 - £286.63 per day Summary: The Team Manager provides high-level leadership and operational oversight to a social work team, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality services to children and families. You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, managing team performance against national and corporate objectives, and ensuring all practice remains child-centered and compliant with current legislation Responsibilities: Actively promote the service to users, colleagues, and external partners. Chair meetings, lead working parties, and represent the Department in inter-agency discussions Ensure all cases are appropriately allocated with up-to-date case plans in place. Model high standards of practice and ensure all work is recorded accurately and timely within the Integrated Children's System Identify continuing professional development (CPD) needs for team members and maintain your own professional registration requirements. Demonstrate an understanding of managing budgets and Human Resources, accepting accountability for the effective usage of all resources. Qualifications: Must be a Qualified Social Worker. Must maintain current professional registration (e.g., Social Work England). Essentials : Proven track record of managing team performance and maintaining practice standards in a social care setting Experience modeling high-standard, value-based practice that is child-centered. In-depth knowledge of legislation, research, and guidance relevant to children and family services Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclaimer : Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. OR26080