Social Work Manager

Adult Social Care; Tees Valley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Social Work Manager to lead the Children in Our Care team. You will oversee a dedicated group of social workers, ensuring delivery of high-quality care for vulnerable children. The ideal candidate has a strong background in managing social work teams and a sound understanding of child welfare legislation. This role offers a competitive pay rate with a focus on professional development over a contract of 17 weeks, with potential for extension.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Supportive working environment

Focus on professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or supervising a social care team, preferably within Children's Social Care.
• Sound knowledge of child welfare legislation, safeguarding policies, and best practices.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of approximately 6 social workers within the Children in Our Care team.
• Provide professional guidance and support to team members, fostering development and best practices.
• Oversee case management to ensure timely and effective interventions for children subject to Care Orders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Social Work Manager – Children’s Social Care Darlington Council

Are you an experienced social work professional ready to step into a leadership role within Children’s Social Care? Our client is seeking a dedicated Social Work Manager to lead and manage a team of social workers supporting vulnerable children. This is a fantastic contract opportunity for a driven and compassionate social work leader to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

About the Role: Social Work Manager – Children’s Social Care

As a Social Work Manager, you will oversee the Children in Our Care team, supervising approximately 6 social workers who support children subject to Care Orders. Your role will involve providing leadership, guidance, and management to ensure the delivery of high-quality social work services. You will be instrumental in maintaining best practice, ensuring statutory compliance, and fostering a supportive environment for your team.

Candidate Responsibilities for the Social Work Manager – Children’s Social Care

• Lead and supervise a team of approximately 6 social workers within the Children in Our Care team
• Provide professional guidance and support to team members, fostering development and best practices
• Oversee case management to ensure timely and effective interventions for children subject to Care Orders
• Monitor team performance and implement strategies to improve service delivery
• Ensure compliance with local authority policies and statutory regulations
• Liaise with external agencies, families, and other stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for children
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies
• Play an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children under your team’s care

Candidate Requirements for the Social Work Manager – Children’s Social Care

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
• Proven experience managing or supervising a social care team, preferably within Children’s Social Care
• Sound knowledge of child welfare legislation, safeguarding policies, and best practices
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and lead a team in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits & Pay

• Competitive pay rate 36.61 LTD inclusive of holiday pay or 28.72 Paye excluding holiday pay
• Contract length: 17 weeks, with potential for extension
• Supportive working environment with a focus on professional development
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives

How to Apply

To find out more about this Social Work Manager opportunity in Children’s Social Care, please contact:

Join our team and help improve outcomes for vulnerable children as a dedicated Social Work Manager. We look forward to hearing from you