Children's Social Work Team Manager - Hertfordshire

Caritas Recruitment; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services recruitment agency is seeking a Children's Team Manager to provide leadership within the North Herts Family Safeguarding Team. The role demands strong management and safeguarding skills to ensure high-quality services for families and children. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of social work management experience and be qualified as a Social Worker. Offering competitive pay and a hybrid working model, this position is an excellent opportunity to impact the community positively.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to lead services

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of management experience in social work.
• Proven experience in safeguarding, including CIN and CP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the North Herts Family Safeguarding Team.
• Review and sign off on safeguarding packages and support plans.
• Negotiate in complex situations to ensure child safety.
• Develop partnerships to improve service responsiveness.

Skills

Social Work Management

Safeguarding

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Location: Farnham House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage

Pay: £45.50 per hour

Contract: Temporary (3 months)

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Hybrid Working Available

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Children's Team Manager to join the North Herts Family Safeguarding Team. This is a key leadership role, providing oversight and direction to ensure high-quality safeguarding services for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, challenge, and sign off recommended packages and support plans in line with legislation and service procedures.
• Resolve complex and high-risk situations using negotiation and diplomacy, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Build strong partnerships with senior officers, external organisations, and the community to develop responsive services.
• Operationalise plans and deploy resources effectively to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker with at least 3 years' management experience.
• Solid safeguarding experience, including CIN, CP, and court proceedings.
• Strong assessment, written, and communication skills.
• Must be a car driver.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay rate.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to lead and shape services that make a real difference.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.