Children’s Social Care Manager — Lead & Elevate Teams

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

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.