Children Social Worker

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Childrens team.

This role requires a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a permanent contract/s.

The Role

As Team Manager, you will lead and support a busy Family Support & Safeguarding team, overseeing social workers managing complex child protection, child in need, and care proceedings cases. You will provide effective supervision, drive performance, and ensure high-quality practice across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of social workers within Family Support & Safeguarding
• Oversee CIN, CP, PLO, and court work to ensure timely and effective interventions
• Drive high standards of safeguarding practice and compliance
• Provide leadership, guidance, and reflective supervision to staff
• Monitor performance, quality assurance, and service delivery
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and families

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Previous experience managing frontline safeguarding teams
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, court processes, and statutory responsibilities
• Ability to lead teams through complex and high-pressure environments
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive locum pay rates
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Stable and well-structured service
• Immediate interviews and start available
• For more information, please get in touch
• Rodrique Burnett - Recruitment Consultant
• 0118 948 5555 / 07436399975

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