Children in Care Team Manager | Hybrid Leadership

SourceFlow; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

SourceFlow in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a Children in Care team. You will provide strong leadership, oversee complex cases, and drive permanency planning to secure positive outcomes for children and young people.

You will chair meetings, deliver supervision, and work with partner agencies to ensure high-quality support. A driving licence and hybrid working are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience chairing meetings and making complex management decisions.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of Social Workers and a Family Support Worker.
• Provide effective leadership and management decision-making across complex cases.
• Drive permanency planning to ensure positive long-term outcomes for children and young people.
• Deliver regular supervision, including both individual and group supervision sessions.
• Chair team meetings, strategy discussions, and other multi-agency forums.
• Lead on safeguarding concerns, risk management, and ensuring appropriate interventions are in place.
• Monitor and progress care plans, ensuring children receive high-quality support and services.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Decision making

Organisational

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

SourceFlow in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a Children in Care team. You will provide strong leadership, oversee complex cases, and drive permanency planning to secure positive outcomes for children and young people.

You will chair meetings, deliver supervision, and work with partner agencies to ensure high-quality support. A driving licence and hybrid working are required.