Children’s Team Manager D&A #106137

BA in Social Work or equivalent, Children, Children and Families, DBS - Social Worker, Qualified Social Worker, Registered SWE, Skills, Team Manager
Tiverton, Runcorn, Manchester
March 18, 2025
£48 - £51 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

Are you an experienced social worker with strong leadership skills looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Duty and Assessment Team at Halton Borough Council.

About the Role:

As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and supporting a team of dedicated social workers and practitioners within the Duty and Assessment Team. You will be responsible for ensuring timely and high-quality assessments, managing caseloads effectively, and providing strong leadership and guidance to drive positive outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of social workers, ensuring high standards of practice in duty and assessment work.

• Oversee and quality assure assessments and reports to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

• Provide supervision, coaching, and support to social workers, fostering their professional development.

• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children and promote their welfare.

• Manage performance and workload distribution effectively, ensuring timely responses to referrals.

• Contribute to service improvements, policy development, and best practice initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to legislation, policies, and procedures within the team.

About You:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

• Significant experience in children’s social work, particularly in duty and assessment or frontline services.

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams within a social care setting.

• Strong knowledge of legislation, safeguarding practices, and assessment frameworks.

• Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of work.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

  • Competitive Rates of pay

  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

  • Enhanced DBS completed.

  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

**If you would like to find out more information about this role, or the other opportunities Semester.co.uk have available feel free to click the ‘Apply’ button**

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