Team Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking three experienced Team Managers for a Child Protection Team. You will oversee social workers, ensuring high-quality services for children and families while providing leadership and supervision. Ideal candidates will be Qualified Social Workers with significant experience in child protection and strong leadership skills. The role offers a temporary contract for 3 months.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in child protection and statutory children’s social care.
• Proven leadership or management experience within a social work setting.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and case oversight for the Child Protection Team.
• Supervise and support social workers for high-quality practice.
• Manage team performance ensuring compliance with statutory duties.

Skills

Child protection experience

Leadership experience

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

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3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• We are seeking three experienced Team Managers to join a Child Protection Team on a temporary basis.

• This role involves overseeing and supporting frontline social workers in delivering safe, high-quality services to children and families.

• You will provide leadership, supervision, and professional guidance while ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities and performance standards.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Provide operational leadership and case oversight for a busy Child Protection Team.

• Supervise and support social workers, ensuring high-quality practice and decision-making.

• Manage team performance, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, policies, and procedures.

• Oversee complex casework, including child protection, children in need, and care proceedings.

• Ensure that the voice of the child is central to all planning and interventions.

• Support staff through case discussions, reflective supervision, and coaching.

• Monitor and review workloads to ensure staff well-being and service efficiency.

• Liaise with partner agencies and internal departments to support multi-agency safeguarding work.

• Contribute to audits, inspections, and service development initiatives.

Skills/Experience:

• Significant experience in child protection and statutory children’s social care.

• Proven leadership or management experience within a social work setting.

• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practice guidance.

• Strong supervisory, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Able to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.

• Confident in managing complex cases, chairing meetings, and working collaboratively across agencies.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 12/08/2025 @19:00.

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.