We have several permanent and temporary Team Manager vacancies in the social work teams in the West of the city. These managers will oversee a frontline child protection team, leading, motivating, and directing professional social work staff to deliver high standards of social work that prioritize the child's welfare and meet statutory duties of the Local Authority.
Job Purpose: The Team Manager's role is to lead and manage a social work team to ensure high-quality, child-centered social work practice, and to serve as a safeguarding advisor at the local level.
1. Manage and motivate a social work team, overseeing caseloads, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with statutory timescales.
2. Develop and promote service improvements to mitigate risks and improve outcomes for children.
3. Maintain knowledge of social care legal requirements, policies, procedures, and standards.
4. Manage legal proceedings and court processes in the best interests of the child.
5. Lead safeguarding initiatives, including safer recruitment and compliance with relevant legislation.
6. Ensure regulatory compliance and provide advice on child protection law to professionals, families, and agencies.
7. Coordinate with police, health, and education colleagues on safeguarding procedures.
8. Supervise and appraise staff, including supporting newly qualified social workers.
9. Manage resources effectively, including financial and information systems.
10. Lead quality assurance activities, ensuring timely and high-quality case recordings and documentation.
11. Handle complaints efficiently and resolve complex situations using restorative practices.
12. Monitor team performance and implement improvement actions.
13. Manage staff issues, including recruitment, probation, attendance, and disciplinary matters.
14. Contribute to service development and strategic planning.
15. Participate in multi-agency working groups and represent Children's Services at professional forums.
16. Ensure compliance with council policies on equality, diversity, health, safety, and data protection.
17. Maintain Social Work England registration and professional development.
Qualifications: Relevant professional qualification (DipSW, Degree, CQSW or equivalent), registered with Social Work England, and able to work flexibly across locations.
Experience and Skills: Proven leadership, motivation, and team management skills; experience in social work supervision and multi-agency collaboration; strong legal and policy knowledge; excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills. IT proficiency and budget management experience are also required.
This role is based in the UK. Candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to employment. If not a UK or Irish citizen, or if requiring a visa, eligibility for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route must be confirmed before applying.
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