Team Manager, Family Help

Connect2Dudley; Dudley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Dudley is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a Children's Social Care team and ensure safeguarding and wellbeing for vulnerable children and families in the Dudley area.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, manage caseloads, and ensure timely statutory assessments and reviews while promoting high standards of practice and collaboration with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Children's Social Care, including safeguarding and child protection.
• Previous management or supervisory experience within a social work setting.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and performance management skills.
• Excellent understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Social Workers, ASYEs, Trainee Social Workers, and Personal Advisors.
• Oversee caseload allocation and ensure statutory assessments, plans, and reviews are completed within timescales.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management to maintain high standards of practice.
• Make informed decisions regarding children and families, ensuring effective risk management and positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective multi-agency support and interventions.
• Monitor service performance, conduct case audits, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, local policies, and safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to service development, planning, and strategic priorities across Children's Services.
• Promote equality, diversity, and participation, ensuring the voice of children and families is central to practice.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Performance management

Safeguarding

Child protection

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Team Manager, Family Help

Connect2Dudley are seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead and support a Children's Social Care team, ensuring vulnerable children, young people, and families receive high-quality services that safeguard and promote their wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Social Workers, ASYEs, Trainee Social Workers, and Personal Advisors.
• Oversee caseload allocation and ensure statutory assessments, plans, and reviews are completed within timescales.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management to maintain high standards of practice.
• Make informed decisions regarding children and families, ensuring effective risk management and positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective multi-agency support and interventions.
• Monitor service performance, conduct case audits, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, local policies, and safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to service development, planning, and strategic priorities across Children's Services.
• Promote equality, diversity, and participation, ensuring the voice of children and families is central to practice.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Children's Social Care, including safeguarding and child protection.
• Previous management or supervisory experience within a social work setting.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and performance management skills.
• Excellent understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to lead a dedicated team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families.

Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.