Team Leader - Family Help Team - Glos

Caritas Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Access to employee wellness programs

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment seeks an experienced Team Leader for the Family Help Team in Gloucester to guide a group of qualified social workers, ensuring high-quality services for children and families.

You will lead case management, collaborate with families and partners, and monitor team performance while ensuring compliance with policy and statutory requirements. A social work qualification and registration are essential, with at least 3 years post-qualification experience in children’s services.

Qualifications

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England and a minimum of 3 years of post‑qualification experience in children’s services.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a social work setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in social work.

Responsibilities

• Providing effective leadership and supervision to the Family Help Team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Overseeing case management, ensuring assessments, interventions, and support plans are developed and implemented effectively.
• Working closely with families, community organizations, and other stakeholders to coordinate services and resources.
• Monitoring and evaluating team performance, providing feedback and training as needed to enhance skills and service delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with local authority policies, procedures, and statutory requirements while maintaining best practice standards.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Motivation

Education

CQSW or DipSW or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader for our Family Help Team in Gloucester, who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of families in need. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting a group of qualified social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that promote the well-being and safety of children and families.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing effective leadership and supervision to the Family Help Team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Overseeing case management, ensuring that assessments, interventions, and support plans are developed and implemented effectively.
• Working closely with families, community organizations, and other stakeholders to coordinate services and resources.
• Monitoring and evaluating team performance, providing feedback and training as needed to enhance skills and service delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with local authority policies, procedures, and statutory requirements while maintaining best practice standards.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England and a minimum of 3 years of post‑qualification experience in children’s services.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a social work setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in social work.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional development and well‑being, including ongoing training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and access to employee wellness programs. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dedicated team in making a difference, we want to hear from you!