Childrens Team Manager #000A2A151

Semester.co.uk; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking Children's Social Work Team Managers to oversee area teams effectively, ensuring case management from referral to permanence. This role offers a stable working environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth, including ongoing training and support.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

In-house payroll for weekly payments

Enhanced DBS completed

Support from a dedicated team

Assigned experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and casework.
• Ability to work in a restorative and family-led approach.
• Proven competence in child protection processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy area teams and case referral processes.
• Support team culture and performance supervision.
• Handle staff welfare and HR management.

Skills

Team Management

Case Management

Decision-Making

Staff Welfare

Job description

Please be aware this is a long-term temporary post to start ASAP.

We are looking for Children’s Social Work Team Managers to manage busy area teams. Applicants must have experience in team management and be competent in managing cases from referral through to permanence.

Candidates must be able to evidence competence in managing:

• Referrals, through assessment & child in need, strategy discussions, S47 to child protection, pre-proceedings through court proceedings into permanence and adoption.

Practicing in line with the council's restorative and family-led approach.

Manage and influence team culture.

Support with performance, case decision-making, and outcome-focused supervision.

Manage staff welfare, performance, and HR.

Applicants will be office-based and available between 8:30 am – 5 pm, with some flexibility to support casework and safety planning.

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 ongoing 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

If you would like to find out more about this role or other opportunities with Semester.co.uk, feel free to click the ‘Apply’ button.