Children's TL - Family Help Team - Gloucestershire

Caritas Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development programs

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment seeks a qualified Children's Team Leader in Gloucestershire to oversee delivery of social work services for children and families. You will lead a team, conduct assessments, and ensure high-quality support with empathy and professionalism.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with partner agencies, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with families and team members.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Extensive experience in children’s social work including leadership or supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of social workers and support staff.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans tailored to family needs.
• Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders to facilitate comprehensive support.
• Provide supervision and support to team members, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Monitor and evaluate service delivery, implementing improvements as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

CQSW / DipSW or equivalent

Job description

Join our dedicated Family Help Team in Gloucestershire as a Children's Team Leader, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of children and families in our community. We are seeking an experienced and passionate qualified social worker to lead a dynamic team committed to providing high-quality support and intervention for families in need. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

As the Children's Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of effective social work services, ensuring that the needs of children and families are met with empathy and professionalism. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring a team of social workers and support staff.
• Conducting assessments and developing care plans tailored to individual family needs.
• Collaborating with external agencies and stakeholders to facilitate comprehensive support.
• Providing supervision and support to team members, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Monitoring and evaluating service delivery, implementing improvements as needed.

To be considered for this role, you must possess essential qualifications and skills, including:

• A relevant social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Extensive experience in children's social work, including leadership or supervisory roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with families and team members.
• Proficiency in assessment, planning, and case management processes.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional development and well-being, such as flexible working arrangements, access to training and development programs, and a supportive team culture. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position in Gloucestershire.