Social Work Team Manager – Children with Disabilities Hub #000A1D021

Semester.co.uk; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Social Work Team Manager for Cheshire East Council's Children with Disabilities Hub. The role involves leading a dedicated team, managing complex cases, and ensuring high-quality support for children. Candidates should have relevant management experience and a strong background in social work. This offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience as Team Manager or Senior Practitioner.
• Background in supporting children with disabilities.
• Strong understanding of statutory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise up to 6 Family Support Workers.
• Provide operational oversight of cases within the team.
• Manage quality assurance and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operational Oversight

Performance Management

Job description

Social Work Team Manager – Children with Disabilities Hub #000A1D021

Team Manager – Children with Disabilities Hub
Cheshire East | Macclesfield Town Hall or Delamere House, Crewe
Interim | Full-time | Hybrid (min. 3 days in office)

Semester Recruitment is proud to be partnering with Cheshire East Council, who are seeking an experienced and passionate Team Manager to join their Children with Disabilities Hub.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled manager to lead a team supporting children with complex needs and help shape the continued development of a forward-thinking, relationship-based service.

Lead and supervise up to 6 Family Support Workers, overseeing packages of support for children with complex disabilities

Work alongside a second Team Manager, who manages Social Workers covering CIN, CP, and Care Proceedings

Provide operational oversight of all cases within the team

Take responsibility for performance management and quality assurance

Work closely with the Service Manager, parent/carers, and multi-agency partners to improve and develop the Children with Disabilities Hub

Cover for the other Team Manager during periods of leave

Promote and embed a restorative, trauma-informed, and relationship-based model of practice

Experienced Team Manager or Senior Practitioner ready to step up

Background in working with children with disabilities

Proven ability to manage staff, support development, and lead on quality of practice

Strong understanding of statutory processes and support frameworks for children with complex needs

Confident communicator, able to liaise with professionals and families alike

Able to work across the Cheshire East area – access to a vehicle is desirable

Commitment to minimum 3 days in the office per week (Macclesfield or Crewe)

Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm

Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm

Hybrid working available, with strong office-based team presence

DBS Requirement:
Enhanced – including barred: a. Children’s barred list

Interested in leading a team that truly makes a difference?
Apply now or contact Semester Recruitment to find out more.

CVs are being reviewed immediately – early applications encouraged.

You must have:

Enhanced DBS/Update service.

References required for the last 5 years of employment.

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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