Job Title: Team Manager – Children’s Social Work Team
Location: Doncaster (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £37 – £40 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: Full-time – 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary (initial 3–6 months, with likely extension)
Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to join a busy Children’s Social Work Team in Doncaster. This role offers hybrid working, with a competitive hourly rate of £37 to £40 per hour, depending on experience.
The successful candidate will lead and support a team of social workers responsible for delivering high-quality, statutory services to vulnerable children and their families, ensuring that assessments, plans, and interventions meet the required standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide clear leadership, supervision, and direction to a team of qualified social workers
Ensure the effective allocation and management of caseloads in line with statutory requirements and performance targets
Oversee the completion of high-quality assessments, plans, reviews, and reports (including court work)
Monitor and drive performance, quality, and compliance through regular audits, reviews, and supervision
Support staff development and wellbeing through reflective supervision, mentoring, and training
Ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed and that children’s welfare remains at the heart of all practice
Actively participate in management meetings and contribute to service development and improvement initiatives
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health, education, police, and legal teams
Lead and contribute to strategy discussions, child protection conferences, care planning meetings, and PLO processes
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Proven experience as a Team Manager or Senior Practitioner within a statutory children’s social work setting
Strong understanding of relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and associated statutory guidance
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Confident in decision-making, risk assessment, and crisis management
Enhanced DBS check (on the update service or willing to apply)
Ability to work both remotely and from the office when required
Competitive hourly rate of £37–£40/hour
Flexible hybrid working model
Supportive management structure
Opportunity to influence and contribute to service improvement
Ongoing professional development and training
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP
What’s on offer for the Social Worker
· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
· Desirable location with excellent transport links
· A stable and well-supported working environment
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Competitive Rates of pay
In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
Enhanced DBS completed.
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