Social Work Team Leader - Flexible Hours (Locum)

My Social Work News; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services agency in Halton is seeking a proactive Team Manager to lead its Duty and Assessment Team within the Children and Families Services. The successful candidate will oversee social work assessments and ensure high-quality safeguarding for families, contributing to meaningful outcomes for children. This role offers flexibility between full-time or part-time hours and a competitive rate of £46.00 per hour. A passion for making a difference in the community is essential.

Benefits

Flexibility in hours

Competitive hourly pay

Varied professional experience

Work-life balance opportunities

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team of social workers.
• Strong background in child welfare and safeguarding services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Social Workers.
• Oversee decision-making for referrals to ensure efficient assessments.
• Collaborate with health and education services for comprehensive support.
• Maintain high-quality service delivery standards.
• Engage with external partners to improve outcomes for children.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Assessment Supervision

Collaboration

Child Welfare Knowledge

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

A leading social services agency in Halton is seeking a proactive Team Manager to lead its Duty and Assessment Team within the Children and Families Services. The successful candidate will oversee social work assessments and ensure high-quality safeguarding for families, contributing to meaningful outcomes for children. This role offers flexibility between full-time or part-time hours and a competitive rate of £46.00 per hour. A passion for making a difference in the community is essential.