Children’s Team Manager – Safeguarding & Permanence Lead

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Children’s Team Manager to lead a Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) social work team in Plymouth. The role focuses on child‑centred practice, safeguarding, permanence and improving life chances for children and families.

You will supervise and develop qualified social workers, support professional accountability, and ensure high standards of social work practice.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and recognized social work qualification.
• Extensive post‑qualification experience in children’s social care, including supervision/management.
• Experience with child protection, care proceedings or looked‑after arrangements.
• Strong governance: safeguarding, assessments, care planning and court guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assessments, care planning and case reviews with a child‑centred, strength‑based approach.
• Ensure statutory duties are completed within required timescales.
• Manage complex safeguarding cases and provide guidance on court proceedings and permanence planning.
• Collaborate with partner agencies (education, health, police and commissioned services) for coordinated support.
• Provide regular supervision and performance management to social work staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Children’s Team Manager to lead a Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) social work team in Plymouth. The role focuses on child‑centred practice, safeguarding, permanence and improving life chances for children and families.

You will supervise and develop qualified social workers, support professional accountability, and ensure high standards of social work practice.