Lead Child Protection Team Manager - Hybrid Role

Eden Brown Synergy; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy seeks a Team Manager for the child protection assessment and intervention team based in Plymouth, Devon. The role is a maternity cover with 37 hours per week and £47.50 per hour, with a contract that may extend.

Flexible hybrid working arrangements. You will lead a team of up to 7 social workers carrying out child protection work, including court attendance; you'll chair meetings, supervise and quality assure work, and report performance data to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years recent child protection experience.
• At least 2 years in a team manager role.
• Social Work England registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• To manage a team of up to 7 social workers who carry out child protection assessment and intervention work, including legal work and attendance at court.
• To hold team meetings, briefings and performance meetings.
• To hold supervision and quality assurance of work.
• To chair meetings for children such as placement planning and public law outline.
• To present weekly and monthly performance data and devise plans for improvement to senior leaders.

Skills

Child protection experience

Team leadership

Supervision

Court attendance

Performance reporting

Job description

Eden Brown Synergy seeks a Team Manager for the child protection assessment and intervention team based in Plymouth, Devon. The role is a maternity cover with 37 hours per week and £47.50 per hour, with a contract that may extend.

Flexible hybrid working arrangements. You will lead a team of up to 7 social workers carrying out child protection work, including court attendance; you'll chair meetings, supervise and quality assure work, and report performance data to senior leaders.