Team Manager - Assessment & Safeguarding Service

Randstad Care AS; Tees Valley; Ibrido; GBP 47.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible hybrid working

Multi-agency partners

Descrizione del lavoro

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Team Manager to lead the Assessment & Safeguarding Service. You will supervise social workers, ensure statutory safeguarding practices, and drive continuous improvement in child protection outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working with on-site leadership in Darlington and flexible home working. Applicants should have a professional Social Work qualification, registered with Social Work England, and experience in statutory children’s services.

Competenze

• Professional degree or diploma in Social Work (BA/BSc/MA/DipSW or equivalent).
• Active registration with Social Work England.
• Experience as a Team Manager or Deputy/Assistant Team Manager in statutory Children’s Social Care.

Mansioni

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership to a team of qualified social workers and practitioners.
• Oversee statutory assessments, child protection plans, court work and care proceedings.
• Deliver regular supervision to staff, manage caseloads, and support wellbeing.
• Monitor performance against targets and drive quality improvement.
• Maintain multi-agency collaboration with health, police, schools and safeguarding boards.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Risk management

Formazione

BA/BSc/MA in Social Work

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Team Manager - Assessment & Safeguarding Service

Organisation: Darlington Borough Council

Pay Rate: £36.61 per hour

Working Pattern: Hybrid (split between home working and office/site base in Darlington)

Employment Type: Temporary / Locum Contract

About the Role

Darlington Borough Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Team Manager to lead our Assessment & Safeguarding Service. In this role, you will play a key leadership part in ensuring high standards of child protection, robust assessment practice, and high-quality safeguarding outcomes for vulnerable children and families across the borough.

This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance of remote/agile working alongside necessary on-site leadership, case supervision, and team presence in Darlington.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Provide strong day-to-day management, direction, and leadership to a team of qualified Social Workers and practitioners within the Assessment & Safeguarding Service.
• Quality & Safeguarding: Oversee statutory assessments, child protection plans, court work, and care proceedings, ensuring all actions adhere to national legislation, statutory guidance, and local policy.
• Supervision & Support: Deliver regular, reflective supervision to social work staff, supporting their professional development, managing caseloads, and prioritising staff wellbeing.
• Performance & Quality Assurance: Monitor team performance targets, conduct regular case audits, and drive continuous improvement to deliver optimal outcomes for children and young people.
• Multi-Agency Working: Maintain and foster effective collaborative working relationships with external partners, including health services, police, schools, and local safeguarding boards.
• Resource & Budget Management: Effectively manage team resources, ensure timely decision-making, and elevate complex risks or budgetary considerations to senior management as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualification: Professional Degree/Diploma in Social Work (BA, BSc, MA, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Registration: Active registration with Social Work England.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Team Manager or experienced Deputy/Assistant Team Manager within a statutory Children's Social Care setting (specifically Assessment or Safeguarding).
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of current children's legislation (Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children), statutory frameworks, and court procedures.
• Skills: Excellent leadership, decision-making, communication, and risk-management capabilities.
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS check (on the update service) and valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use.

Benefits

hourly pay rate of £36.61/hr

• Flexible hybrid working environment to support work-life balance.
• Supportive management structure and dedicated multi-agency partners.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.