Children's Social Services Team Manager

Caritas Recruitment Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Parking nearby

Immediate interviews

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment is recruiting for a Team Manager post with Durham Children Social Services in the Families First Service. You will supervise social workers, oversee assessments and safeguarding, including care proceedings and private law cases.

You must be registered with Social Worker England, with over 3 years’ UK experience and some supervisory exposure. The role offers 37.66 per hour, 37 hours per week and flexible working arrangements, with convenient parking nearby.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Worker England and eligible to practice in the UK.
• Leadership experience supervising social workers.
• Experience in child protection, assessments, and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team and monitor performance against key indicators.
• Oversee C&F assessments, s47 enquiries, and safeguarding activities.
• Manage care proceedings and private law cases within the team.

Skills

Team management

Supervisory experience

Education

Social Worker England registration

Job description

Caritas Recruitment is recruiting for a Team Manager post with Durham Children Social Services in the Families First Service. You will supervise social workers, oversee assessments and safeguarding, including care proceedings and private law cases.

You must be registered with Social Worker England, with over 3 years’ UK experience and some supervisory exposure. The role offers 37.66 per hour, 37 hours per week and flexible working arrangements, with convenient parking nearby.