OR115146 – Support and Protection Assistant Team Manager – Social Care Qualified

Job Details

Work Pattern: 37 hours per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £31.50 per hour

Main Purpose

To support the Team Manager in leading and supervising Social Workers, ensuring high-quality safeguarding services and statutory duties are met.

Typical Day

Supervising Social Workers, reviewing cases, supporting safeguarding decisions, attending multi-agency meetings, monitoring performance and managing complex cases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support Social Workers, including NQSWs.

  • Oversee caseloads and ensure statutory timescales are met.

  • Manage a small caseload of complex cases.

  • Support Child Protection, CIN and LAC work.

  • Monitor team performance and promote best practice.

  • Work closely with Police, Health, CAMHS and other professionals.

  • Represent the Team Manager at meetings when required.

  • Promote equality, fairness and dignity.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

  • Experience in Children’s Social Care and safeguarding.

  • Experience with Child Protection, CIN and/or LAC.

  • Strong supervision, decision-making and risk assessment skills.

  • Good communication and partnership-working skills.

  • Ability to manage complex cases and competing priorities.