Team Manager

Connect2Socialwork; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work agency in the UK is looking for a Team Manager for its Duty and Assessment Team. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring timely assessment responses, and quality assurance of care planning. Candidates must have a degree in Social Work, SWE Registration, and relevant experience. This role offers benefits like a free DBS service, access to various roles, and a referral bonus. This position is a chance to work with an agency owned by the Kent County Council.

Benefits

Free DBS and compliance service

Dedicated consultant

Referral bonus of £300

Qualifications

• SWE Registration required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Post-qualified experience in social work.
• Driving with access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational management and supervision of social workers.
• Oversee duty and assessment workflows for timely responses.
• Quality assure assessments, decision-making, and care planning.
• Support staff development through reflective supervision.

Skills

Operational management

Collaboration with multi-agency partners

Quality assurance

Performance management

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Team Manager - Duty and Assessment Team

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day operational management and supervision of social workers.
• Oversee duty and assessment workflows, ensuring timely and proportionate responses.
• Quality assure assessments, decision‑making, and care planning.
• Support staff development through reflective supervision and performance management.
• Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.
• Assist the Service Manager with service improvement and performance targets.

Requirements as a Social Worker include:

• SWE Registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car
• Post‑qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
• Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
• Prompt and reliable payroll system
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place

Interested? Contact me today for more information!

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD – A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.