Team Manager Durham

Reference: AS963_1792074175

Team Manager Post in Durham Social Services 37.66 per hour

We have an opportunity to work for Durham Children Social Services for their Families First Service which covers assessment and safeguarding; for a Team Manager. The team is fully staffed and will be changing in line with the government reforms.

The team currently complete C&F assessments, s47 enquiries, work with children in need, child protection and children in care. The team manager will also be responsible for care proceedings and private law cases. They will be supervising Social Worker's including newly qualified Social Worker's . You will be responsible for the performance of the team in relation to key indicators and also the quality of the work.

You need to be registered with Social Worker England, have worked as a Social Worker in the UK for over 3 years and have some supervisory experience

What's On Offer?

  • £37.66 per hour
  • 37 hours per week
  • Flexible working arrangements available
  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives
  • Convenient parking available nearby
  • Immediate interviews available

Interested?

If you're looking for a new Management challenge within a well-established Assessment & Safeguarding Team and would like to hear more, get in touch today for a confidential discussion.

Andrew Scully Recruitment Specialist - Children's & Adults' Social Services

"Helping Social Workers find the right opportunity for over 20 years."

Why Work with Caritas Recruitment?

At Caritas Recruitment, we understand social work because it's all we do. As one of the UK's leading specialist social care recruitment agencies, we are committed to providing a personal, professional and supportive service throughout your job search.

Benefits of Working with Caritas Recruitment:

Your own dedicated specialist consultant available 24/7

Local expertise across the North East and surrounding areas, helping to secure interviews quickly

Access to the widest range of social work opportunities across 180 local authorities and private organisations throughout the UK

Prompt and reliable weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Generous referral bonus scheme

Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£37.00 - £37.66
Per hour
GBP37 - GBP37.66 per hour
Added 15/10/2026
Reference: AS963_1792074175

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