Child & Family Team Manager (Social Work Team Manager) - Gloucestershire (Locum)
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
Caritas Recruitment is working with Gloucestershire County Council to recruit an experienced Child & Family Team Manager to join their Children & Families Team based at Stroud Social Care Locality Office.
Role DetailsRole: Child & Family Team Manager (Social & Healthcare Qualified)Setting: Children & Families / SafeguardingContract: TemporaryRate: £47 per hourLocation: Stroud, GloucestershireAbout the Role
This is a key leadership role within the Children & Families service. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing, and being accountable for a team of Social Workers in the delivery of statutory services and the continuous improvement of outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
You will bring strong safeguarding experience and be confident in overseeing complex casework, providing high-quality supervision, and ensuring robust quality assurance across the team.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of Social Workers delivering statutory children's servicesProvide regular supervision, guidance, and performance managementQuality assure practice and decision-making across the teamOversee work across Child Protection (CP), Child in Need (CIN), and Children in Care (CIC)Manage and support court-related work, ensuring high professional standardsDrive service improvement and promote best practiceWorking ArrangementsA hybrid model of home and office working is in place where appropriateThe successful candidate will be expected to be office-based more frequently during the initial period to support team cohesion and stabilityThereafter, attendance of at least 3 days per week in the office is expected, subject to service needsA laptop and smartphone will be provided to support agile working
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Manager to make a real impact within a supportive local authority on a well-remunerated locum basis.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
