Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Manager for a Children and Families Safeguarding team. This role emphasizes collaboration and quality assurance, requiring a Social Work Qualification and a minimum of three years of experience. The successful candidate will work closely with families to ensure their safety and happiness, contributing to a supportive culture of improvement. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive hourly rates, and the opportunity to engage in long-term cases with lower caseloads. If you are passionate about social work and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

On-site parking

Hybrid working arrangement

Long-term cases

Lower caseloads

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in social work.
• Passionate about systemic and relational practice models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collaborative auditing and facilitate live audits.
• Produce high-quality reports and action plans.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Quality Assurance

Collaborative Auditing

Coaching and Mentoring

Family Safeguarding Model

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for a Team Manager to join a Children and Families Safeguarding team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience.

About the team

The team works in partnership with children and their families to understand the support they need to live safely and happily. This role does not have line management responsibilities but requires the ability to work as part of a QA team, collaborate with Social Care teams, and work autonomously. The successful candidate should demonstrate initiative and experience to deliver a positive Quality Assurance system.

About you

A degree in Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with at least 3 years' experience is required. You should have a good understanding of good social work practice and be passionate about systemic and relational practice models. The role requires working on-site at least 3 days a week to build trusting relationships with teams and embed quality assurance as part of a positive, supportive culture of improvement.

What's on Offer

• Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE option available)
• On-site parking in a staff car park
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Long-term cases involving family engagement
• Lower caseloads

For more information, please get in touch:

Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant

07555 1805546

Responsibilities

• Collaborative auditing
• Facilitating live audits
• Coaching and mentoring
• Producing high-quality reports and action plans
• Delivering bite-sized learning opportunities and supporting the “Care, Inspire, Thrive Children's Workforce Academy”
• Experience with the Family Safeguarding Model in Liverpool is highly desirable, as the city is currently adopting this approach.