Team Manager, Children & Families Social Work (Agile | £43/hr)

Community Care Live; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization is seeking an experienced Children & Families Social Work Team Manager in Scotland. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to a social work team, ensuring high standards in child protection and care planning. This role involves overseeing complex cases and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Applicants must have a relevant social work qualification and registration with Scottish Social Services. A competitive hourly rate of £43 is offered, along with the potential for agile working.

Benefits

£43 per hour

Tight-knit team

Agile working

Referral fee for placements

Qualifications

• Registered with Scottish Social Services.
• Experience in managing social work teams.
• Expertise in safeguarding and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a skilled social work team.
• Ensure high standards of child protection and care planning.
• Oversee complex high-risk cases and chair key meetings.
• Manage team resources and budgets effectively.
• Contribute to service development and strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Child protection

Risk management

Care planning

Team management

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

A leading social services organization is seeking an experienced Children & Families Social Work Team Manager in Scotland. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to a social work team, ensuring high standards in child protection and care planning. This role involves overseeing complex cases and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Applicants must have a relevant social work qualification and registration with Scottish Social Services. A competitive hourly rate of £43 is offered, along with the potential for agile working.