Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our Duty & Assessment Social Work Team. This is a key leadership role, supporting frontline social workers to deliver high-quality, timely assessments and interventions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people across the borough.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day operational management and supervision of social workers.
Oversee duty and assessment workflows, ensuring timely and proportionate responses.
Quality assure assessments, decision-making, and care planning.
Support staff development through reflective supervision and performance management.
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.
Assist the Service Manager with service improvement and performance targets.About You
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Duty & Assessment services
3 years permanent experience.
Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and leadership skills
Able to manage pressure in a fast-paced frontline environmentConnect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates