Children & Family Social Work Team Leader

Remedy Social Work; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking a Team Manager in social care to lead a safeguarding and permanence planning team. You will oversee Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Family Support staff, ensuring high-quality practice and statutory compliance while driving outcomes for children and families.

The role requires strong leadership, decision-making and partnership-working skills, with responsibility for service delivery, staff supervision and performance management. DBS checks apply.

Job description

Walsall Council is seeking a Team Manager in social care to lead a safeguarding and permanence planning team. You will oversee Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Family Support staff, ensuring high-quality practice and statutory compliance while driving outcomes for children and families.

The role requires strong leadership, decision-making and partnership-working skills, with responsibility for service delivery, staff supervision and performance management. DBS checks apply.