Team Manager - Child Protection Team. Job in Workington Education & Training Jobs

Randstad Care; Workington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in child welfare seeks a Team Manager for its Child Protection Team. This senior role involves overseeing complex cases, guiding a skilled team, and ensuring safeguarding standards. The position offers competitive hourly pay, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible / hybrid working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Supportive leadership structure

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Team Manager or Senior Practitioner.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage performance effectively.
• In-depth understanding of the Children Act 1989 & 2004.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers delivering child protection services.
• Oversee complex casework and ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures.
• Chair key meetings and provide reflective supervision to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Child Protection

Performance Management

Risk Management

Education

Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW)

Social Work England registration

Management qualification (e.g., ILM, Level 5 Diploma)

Tools

Liquidlogic

Job description

Team Manager - Child Protection Team

Location: Workington, Cumbria (Cumbria County Council / Cumberland Council)
Rate: 55 per hour

Job Purpose:

To lead, manage, and support a team of social workers delivering high-quality, statutory child protection services. The postholder will oversee complex casework, drive performance, and ensure that all safeguarding practices meet the highest standards. This is a senior operational leadership role requiring substantial experience in managing child protection teams within local authority settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong, visible leadership to a Child Protection Team of qualified social workers and support staff.

• Oversee the management of complex child protection cases, including children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law Outline (PLO) processes.

• Ensure timely progression of cases and robust decision-making aligned with statutory timescales and safeguarding procedures.

• Chair key meetings including case supervision, legal planning meetings, and strategy discussions.

• Maintain oversight of team performance, conduct audits, and implement service improvements as required.

• Provide regular reflective supervision, support development, and manage staff performance through coaching and formal procedures.

• Work in partnership with internal services (legal, education, early help) and external agencies (police, health, CAFCASS) to ensure integrated safeguarding responses.

• Monitor and manage risk across the team's caseload, escalating concerns appropriately and ensuring all safeguarding practices meet legal and ethical standards.

• Use performance data and case tracking tools to improve outcomes and maintain Ofsted-compliant practice standards.

• Promote a culture of high expectation, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.

Essential Requirements:

• Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW)

• Social Work England registration

• Substantial post-qualified experience in child protection, including managing high-risk and complex cases

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Team Manager or Senior Practitioner in a statutory Children's Services setting

• In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and Public Law Outline

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and improve practice

• Strong working knowledge of court proceedings, case audits, supervision, and quality assurance frameworks

• Experience using case management systems (e.g., Liquidlogic)

Desirable:

• Previous experience managing teams in Cumbria or a similar rural/complex geographic area

• Management qualification (e.g., ILM, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care)

• Up-to-date Ofsted framework awareness

What's on Offer:

• 55 per hour - highly competitive rate for experienced leaders

• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements available

• Supportive senior leadership and established team structure

• Ongoing professional development and access to CPD

• Opportunity to lead in a high-performing and progressive local authority

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.

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