Children's Social Care Team Manager – Advanced Practitioners

Children’s Social Work Matters; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's social care service in Barnsley is seeking a Social Work Team Manager to lead a small team of Advanced Practitioners and Social Workers. The role involves supporting and supervising staff, ensuring best practice, and driving outcomes for vulnerable children. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in statutory children's social work and a commitment to developing their team. This position offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

A supportive working environment

Highly competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Significant experience of practice in children's social work.
• Experience of delivering reflective supervision.
• Committed to supporting and developing teams.
• Extensive experience of working in statutory children’s social work.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to a team of social workers.
• Offer regular support and supervision.
• Drive practice within the team.

Skills

Experience in statutory children’s social work

Delivering reflective supervision

Mentoring skills

Knowledge of legislation and policies

Education

Qualified social worker

Job description

A local children's social care service in Barnsley is seeking a Social Work Team Manager to lead a small team of Advanced Practitioners and Social Workers. The role involves supporting and supervising staff, ensuring best practice, and driving outcomes for vulnerable children. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in statutory children's social work and a commitment to developing their team. This position offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements.