Children's Team Manager

Service Care Solutions; Mt Vernon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Stroud is seeking an experienced Children's Team Manager to lead their Children & Families Team. The successful candidate will manage a team of Social Workers, ensuring the delivery of vital services to children, young people, and families. This role offers a competitive rate of £47.00 per hour, along with accommodation or mileage expenses up to £150.00 per week.

Benefits

Accommodation or mileage expenses up to £150.00 per week

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a frontline children's social work team.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning, and court work.
• Ability to work flexibly between office and remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of qualified Social Workers delivering statutory services.
• Provide effective supervision and performance management.
• Oversee complex cases involving Child Protection.
• Promote continuous improvement and child-centred work.
• Support team development through strong leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Performance management

Child protection knowledge

Job description

Overview

Locum Children's Team Manager - Gloucestershire County Council (Stroud)

£47.00 per hour via Oscar Morgan-Done at Service Care Solutions Recruitment Agency

Are you an experienced Children's Team Manager with a passion for making a difference? Gloucestershire County Council is looking for a skilled and motivated professional to lead their Children & Families Team based in Stroud. This is an exciting opportunity to support a dedicated team of Social Workers delivering vital services to children, young people and families. They also offer accommodation or mileage expenses of up to £150.00 per week (terms and conditions apply).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of qualified Social Workers delivering statutory services
• Provide effective supervision, performance management and quality assurance
• Oversee complex cases involving Child Protection, Children in Need, Children in Care and court proceedings
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice and child-centred work
• Support with team development and cohesion through strong leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a frontline children's social work team
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and court work
• Ability to work flexibly between office and remote environments

Gloucestershire County Council values agency staff and ensures you are supported throughout your placement. Join a team where your leadership will help shape the future of children's services.

Additional information

Apply today through Oscar Morgan-Done at Service Care Solutions to secure your next rewarding assignment