Advanced Social Worker ( Children)

Guidant Global; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in social care is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Assistant Team Manager) for the CONNECT Team in Ellesmere Port. This full-time role involves supervising a team of Social Workers, promoting evidence-based practice, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in team management and a passion for child welfare. Competitive pay rate of up to £41.26 per hour, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing social care teams.
• Strong understanding of child protection legislation.
• Ability to promote high-quality practice within the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance to Social Workers.
• Chair strategy meetings and allocate new cases.
• Ensure team maintains high standards of service delivery.

Skills

Supervision of Social Workers

Strong leadership skills

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

👩💼 Advanced Practitioner (Assistant Team Manager) - Children & Families, CONNECT Team

📍 Location : Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West

🕣 Hours : Monday to Friday, 08 : 45 - 17 : 20

💷 Pay Rate : Up to £41.26 per hour (Umbrella, DOE)

💼 Contract Type : Full-time, Agency / Temporary

🏷️ Grade : 9

✨ About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Practitioner (Assistant Team Manager) to join our CONNECT Team (Assessment Team) in Ellesmere Port.

This is a non-case-holding position, ideal for a skilled practitioner looking to take the next step in their leadership journey. You'll play a key role in managing and supporting a pod of five Social Workers, ensuring that high standards of professional practice are maintained and that children and families receive timely, effective, and compassionate support.

You will work within a highly supportive environment, managed by an experienced Team Leader, where reflective supervision, teamwork, and professional development are prioritised.

🧩 Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and professional guidance to five Social Workers within your pod.
• Chair strategy meetings, ensuring clear plans of action and accountability.
• Allocate new cases to team members, ensuring balanced and appropriate workloads.
• Be on duty approximately once every three to four weeks to support incoming referrals.
• Promote high-quality, evidence-based practice and maintain strong standards across the team.
• Support the Team Leader with day-to-day operational management and service delivery.
• Contribute to reflective discussions, training, and service improvement initiatives.
• Model best practice and support professional development within the team.

What happens now?

If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply on below post

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