Team Manager, Duty & Assessment

Pertemps Social Care; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Team Manager for a children's duty and assessment team in West Yorkshire. This hybrid role involves leading a social work team, overseeing assessments, and ensuring best practices in safeguarding. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work, be registered with Social Work England, and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience. Competitive pay at £40.00 per hour.

Benefits

Exceptional referral scheme

Tailored career advice

Fast, reliable payroll

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities.
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers in a busy duty and assessment service.
• Oversee decision-making on referrals and child protection enquiries.
• Ensure high-quality assessments, effective case direction, and compliance with statutory duties.
• Provide reflective supervision and performance oversight.

Skills

Excellent communication and written skills

Experience in social work management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Team Manager - Duty & Assessment

£40.00 per hour

West Yorkshire

37 hours p / w, hybrid

About the role

Pertemps Social Care is working with our client to recruit an experienced Locum Team Manager for one of their Children’s Duty & Assessment Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing frontline team in a fast-paced environment, where you’ll make crucial decisions to safeguard and support children and families. You’ll be responsible for managing and developing a team of social workers handling new referrals, Section 47 enquiries, and child in need assessments — ensuring timely and effective interventions that make a real difference.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers in a busy duty and assessment service.
• Oversee decision‑making on referrals and child protection enquiries.
• Ensure high‑quality assessments, effective case direction, and compliance with statutory duties.
• Provide reflective supervision, guidance, and performance oversight.
• Work closely with partner agencies to deliver strong multi‑agency safeguarding practice.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.

What you need

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• At least 3 yearsPQE direct employmentwithinEnglish Local Authorities
• Completed relevant post‑qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?

We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect :

Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside‑out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.

Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.

Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us

Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role

State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next‑generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress‑free as possible.

Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.

And much more to ensure your job‑search is smooth and hassle‑free.

Our Roles

We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including :

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist