Family Support & Protection Team Leader

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager within Family Support & Protection to lead a team of social workers, oversee performance, budgets, and quality of practice, and drive service improvement across child in need and child protection work.

You will supervise casework, ensure timely reports for court proceedings, build strong partnerships with partners, and develop training plans while advancing safeguarding outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• A recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England, accompanied by substantial experience in challenging social and family scenarios.
• Leadership and Mentorship: you can inspire, mentor, and build high-performing teams from diverse backgrounds.
• Change Management experience: Your experience in complex environments has equipped you to lead change and uphold best practices even in demanding circumstances.
• Experience of building strong relationships with partners, agencies, and communities to ensure a supportive environment for children and families.
• Strategic Decision-Making: You're skilled at making clear decisions that mitigate potential risks, particularly when intervention is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of social workers delivering Family Support & Protection services.
• Ensure quality reports and court statements and oversee performance and budgets.
• Collaborate with inter-agency partners to inform decision-making and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Change management

Partnership building

Strategic decision making

Education

Social Work qualification & SW England registration

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager within Family Support & Protection to lead a team of social workers, oversee performance, budgets, and quality of practice, and drive service improvement across child in need and child protection work.

You will supervise casework, ensure timely reports for court proceedings, build strong partnerships with partners, and develop training plans while advancing safeguarding outcomes for children and families.