Childrens Social Worker – Assessment Team #OR8191

Semester.co.uk; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Manager to join Children's Social Work Team in Doncaster. The role includes leading a team of social workers in delivering statutory services to vulnerable children and families, with a competitive hourly rate and the flexibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive Rates of pay

In-house payroll for weekly payments

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience as a Team Manager or Senior Practitioner in a statutory children's social work setting.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989/2004.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to a team of social workers.
• Ensure effective allocation and management of caseloads.
• Oversee completion of assessments, plans, reviews, and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Risk Assessment

Crisis Management

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Job Title: Team Manager – Children’s Social Work Team
Location: Doncaster (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £37 – £40 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: Full-time – 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary (initial 3–6 months, with likely extension)

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to join a busy Children’s Social Work Team in Doncaster. This role offers hybrid working, with a competitive hourly rate of £37 to £40 per hour, depending on experience.

The successful candidate will lead and support a team of social workers responsible for delivering high-quality, statutory services to vulnerable children and their families, ensuring that assessments, plans, and interventions meet the required standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide clear leadership, supervision, and direction to a team of qualified social workers

Ensure the effective allocation and management of caseloads in line with statutory requirements and performance targets

Oversee the completion of high-quality assessments, plans, reviews, and reports (including court work)

Monitor and drive performance, quality, and compliance through regular audits, reviews, and supervision

Support staff development and wellbeing through reflective supervision, mentoring, and training

Ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed and that children’s welfare remains at the heart of all practice

Actively participate in management meetings and contribute to service development and improvement initiatives

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health, education, police, and legal teams

Lead and contribute to strategy discussions, child protection conferences, care planning meetings, and PLO processes

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Proven experience as a Team Manager or Senior Practitioner within a statutory children’s social work setting

Strong understanding of relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and associated statutory guidance

Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

Confident in decision-making, risk assessment, and crisis management

Enhanced DBS check (on the update service or willing to apply)

Ability to work both remotely and from the office when required

Competitive hourly rate of £37–£40/hour

Flexible hybrid working model

Supportive management structure

Opportunity to influence and contribute to service improvement

Ongoing professional development and training

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

Competitive Rates of pay

In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

Enhanced DBS completed.

Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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