OR108251 – Team Manager – Children’s

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.