Team Manager - Child Protection, CP Chair & LADO

Pertemps; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a Team Manager – Qualified Social Worker in Wakefield. This role involves leading a Child Protection team with a focus on safeguarding and achieving sustainable change. Ideal candidates will have a Social Work qualification, strong planning skills, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in children’s services. Offering £40 per hour and opportunities for personal development, this role contributes significantly to improving the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate of £40 per hour

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive management

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualified experience in statutory children’s services.
• Experience in Child Protection, Court Work, Child in Need and Pre-Proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated Child Protection team.
• Conduct Section 47 enquiries and Initial Child Protection Conferences.
• Work closely with families and multi-agency partners.

Skills

Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Excellent assessment skills

Planning and review skills

Ability to engage families

Leadership in complex cases

Education

Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

Team Manager – Qualified Social Worker. Service: Child Protection, CP Chair & LADO. Location: West Yorkshire. Pay: £40 per hour.

Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a dynamic Team Manager to lead a dedicated Child Protection, CP Chair & LADO team in West Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families while developing your leadership experience within a highly supportive, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Section 47 enquiries
• Initial Child Protection Conferences
• Children in Need and Court work
• Early planning for permanence

You’ll work closely with families and multi-agency partners—such as police, education and health professionals—to ensure children are protected and their long-term outcomes are improved. Your focus will be on achieving sustainable change and supporting early intervention.

You’ll also collaborate with Integrated Prevention and Early Help services, ensuring a smooth transition for families who no longer require statutory intervention.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualified experience in statutory children’s services
• Experience in Child Protection, Court Work, Child in Need and Pre-Proceedings
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and child development
• Excellent assessment, planning and review skills
• Proven ability to engage families and lead teams through complex cases

We value creativity, resilience, and a solution-focused mindset. You’ll need to be confident in managing risk, developing care plans, and using data and evidence to drive better outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive £40 per hour pay rate
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Supportive management and access to multi-agency networks
• Opportunities for personal development and leadership coaching

This role is ideally located for candidates based in or near: Leeds, Manchester, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax, Bradford, Oldham, Rochdale, Sheffield, Doncaster and surrounding areas.

Why Work with Pertemps?

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Streamlined registration and compliance process
• Prompt and reliable weekly payroll
• Referral schemes and bonuses
• Ongoing career support and guidance

Not the right role? We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work – including IRO, MASH, Children Looked After, Court, Adult Services and more. Get in touch to explore other opportunities.

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Apply Today. If you’re ready to take the lead and drive positive change for children and families, we want to hear from you.