Children’s Social Care Team Manager - Safeguarding

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Team Manager to lead a team of Children’s Social Workers delivering high-quality services in line with statutory duties and safeguarding requirements.

The role involves professional supervision, workload management, performance oversight and driving continuous improvement across the service. You will chair meetings, liaise with partners, and support staff development while ensuring value for money and GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in Social Work.
• Current Social Work registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post‑qualification experience within Children’s Social Care.
• Experience in management or supervisory roles within social work.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and statutory social care frameworks.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage a team of Children’s Social Workers.
• Provide regular professional, reflective supervision.
• Ensure effective management oversight and sound decision‑making.
• Allocate and prioritise workloads for timely services.
• Monitor casework, KPIs and service targets.
• Undertake audits and quality assurance activity.
• Ensure safeguarding duties are met and records are accurate.
• Chair meetings and collaborate with partner agencies.
• Support recruitment, induction and staff development.
• Contribute to service planning and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Children’s Social Care

Supervision

Safeguarding

Case management

Leadership

Budgeting

Collaboration

Communication

Report writing

Data protection

Education

Professional social work qualification

SW England registration

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Team Manager to lead a team of Children’s Social Workers delivering high-quality services in line with statutory duties and safeguarding requirements.

The role involves professional supervision, workload management, performance oversight and driving continuous improvement across the service. You will chair meetings, liaise with partners, and support staff development while ensuring value for money and GDPR compliance.