OR108251 – Team Manager – Children’s

Job Details

Location: Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ
Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed-Term Contract)
Duration: 9 Weeks
Start Date: 27 July 2026
Hours: 36 hours per week
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Pay Rates:

  • PAYE: £33.94 per hour

Job Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to join Children’s Social Care on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Work professional with proven management experience to lead a frontline children’s social care team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, child-focused services while maintaining statutory responsibilities and safeguarding standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, supervise, and support a team of qualified social workers and support staff.
  • Provide effective case oversight to ensure children and families receive timely, high-quality interventions.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, safeguarding procedures, and local authority policies.
  • Monitor team performance, caseloads, and service delivery to achieve agreed targets and outcomes.
  • Chair professional meetings, strategy discussions, and case reviews where appropriate.
  • Support staff development through regular supervision, performance management, and coaching.
  • Work collaboratively with internal departments and multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
  • Contribute to service improvement initiatives and implement best practice across the team.
  • Manage resources effectively and ensure accurate recording and reporting of case activity.

Essential Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
  • Registered with Social Work England.
  • Significant post-qualification experience within Children’s Social Care.
  • Previous experience managing or supervising a social work team.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant children’s legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and statutory guidance.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.