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An experienced and qualified Children’s Team Manager is required to lead a specialist team supporting children and young people with disabilities. The role involves managing day-to-day practice, ensuring children receive safe, effective and personalised services that promote their wellbeing, development and independence. You will provide strong professional leadership, oversee complex cases and ensure that children’s voices, needs and lived experiences remain central to all decisions.

Your responsibilities will include supervising, mentoring and developing social workers and support staff; allocating and reviewing work; monitoring performance; and ensuring assessments, care plans, reviews and safeguarding actions are completed to a high standard and within statutory timescales. You will work closely with families, education, health professionals, care providers and other partner agencies to coordinate effective support and achieve positive outcomes. The role also requires you to manage risk, respond appropriately to concerns, contribute to strategy meetings and care proceedings where required, and promote consistent compliance with relevant legislation, guidance and local procedures.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and current professional registration, with substantial post-qualification experience in children’s social care and a sound understanding of working with children with disabilities. Previous experience of supervising staff, managing complex safeguarding or care cases, and leading a busy team is essential. You should be confident making professional decisions, managing competing priorities and communicating clearly with children, families and partner agencies. A commitment to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice, equality and inclusion is vital, together with the ability to work flexibly and maintain accurate, high-quality records. A full driving licence and the ability to travel within the local area may be required.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Children’s Social Work Team Manager to lead a dedicated team supporting children, young people and their families. This is an opportunity to provide strong professional leadership within a child-centred service, ensuring that children’s welfare, safety and wellbeing remain at the heart of all decision-making.

You will manage, support and develop a team of qualified social workers, overseeing caseloads and ensuring that assessments, plans and interventions are completed to a consistently high standard. Your responsibilities will include providing regular supervision, quality-assuring records and reports, monitoring performance, managing risk and promoting effective partnership working with education, health, police and other agencies. You will contribute to service development, implement policies and procedures, and ensure practice complies with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding requirements. You will also take an active role in complex case discussions, escalation processes, court work and the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and families.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and current professional registration, with substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care. Experience of supervising or managing social workers, together with a sound understanding of child protection, children in care, care proceedings and relevant legal frameworks, is essential. You should be confident making evidence-based decisions, managing competing priorities and providing clear, constructive professional challenge. Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills are required, alongside a commitment to relationship-based practice, equality and continuous learning. The role may require travel between local settings and attendance at meetings outside standard office hours when necessary. In return, you will join a supportive professional environment with opportunities for development and the chance to make a meaningful difference to children and families.

An experienced and committed Children’s Team Manager is required to lead a Children and Families social work team supporting children, young people and their families across Trafford. This is an important leadership role, responsible for promoting positive outcomes, ensuring children are safeguarded and helping social workers deliver high-quality, relationship-based practice.

You will provide day-to-day management, professional supervision and reflective support to a team of qualified social workers and family support practitioners. Your responsibilities will include overseeing assessments, child protection enquiries, children looked after, care planning, permanence planning and court proceedings. You will ensure that work is completed within statutory timescales, that children’s voices are central to decision-making and that plans are purposeful, evidence-based and regularly reviewed. You will also monitor caseloads, performance and practice quality, identify learning needs, and contribute to service development and continuous improvement.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England, together with substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care. Experience of managing or supervising social workers within a statutory safeguarding environment is essential, as is a sound understanding of relevant legislation, guidance and effective multi-agency working. You should be confident making complex decisions, managing risk, supporting staff through challenging situations and promoting a culture of accountability, learning and professional development. Excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills are required, along with the ability to build constructive relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies. A commitment to equality, safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people is essential.

An experienced and committed Team Manager is required to lead a children’s social work team specialising in services for children looked after. This is an opportunity to provide strong professional leadership, promote positive outcomes for children and young people, and ensure that practice is consistently child-centred, lawful and focused on safeguarding, permanence and wellbeing.

You will manage, support and develop a team of qualified social workers, overseeing workloads, case allocation, supervision, performance and professional development. You will provide effective oversight of assessments, care planning, reviews, placement stability, permanence planning and transition arrangements, ensuring that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to decision-making. The role will involve working closely with foster carers, residential providers, families, education, health, independent reviewing professionals and other partner agencies. You will also contribute to service improvement, quality assurance, audit activity and the development of effective practice across the wider children’s service.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with the relevant professional regulator. You will have substantial post-qualification experience in children’s social care, including experience of working with children looked after, safeguarding, care proceedings and permanence planning. Previous experience of supervising or managing social work staff is essential, together with a sound understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and regulatory requirements. You should be an confident and reflective leader, able to make well-evidenced decisions, manage competing priorities and promote high standards of practice. Strong communication, partnership-working and report-writing skills are required, alongside a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, relationship-based social work and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

An experienced and qualified Social Work Team Manager is required to lead a Children with Disabilities (CWD) team supporting children, young people and their families. This is an opportunity to provide strong professional leadership while ensuring children receive safe, effective and child-centred services that promote their wellbeing, development and independence.

You will manage, support and develop a team of social workers and other professionals, allocating work appropriately and providing regular supervision, coaching and performance management. Responsibilities will include overseeing assessments, care planning, safeguarding enquiries, reviews and court-related work, ensuring that practice is evidence-based, legally compliant and completed to a high standard. You will work closely with children, parents and carers, as well as education, health, independent and voluntary-sector partners, to coordinate holistic support and achieve positive outcomes. The role will also involve monitoring caseloads, quality assurance, managing risk, contributing to service improvement and ensuring resources are used effectively.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the relevant professional regulator, together with substantial post-qualifying experience in children's social care, ideally including work with children with disabilities. Previous experience of supervising or managing social work staff and a sound understanding of child protection, relevant legislation, statutory guidance and the needs of disabled children are essential. You should be confident making complex decisions, managing competing priorities and communicating effectively with families and partner agencies. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, participation, safeguarding and improving outcomes for children is required. A full driving licence and access to appropriate transport may be necessary, depending on service requirements.

We are seeking an experienced and committed Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to promote the best possible outcomes for children and young people in care. You will lead and chair statutory reviews, ensuring that each child’s care plan is purposeful, timely and focused on their individual needs, wishes and feelings. You will act with independence, professional curiosity and authority, constructively challenging practice where necessary and ensuring that children remain at the centre of all decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include reviewing care plans, monitoring progress against agreed outcomes, and ensuring that actions are completed within required timescales. You will work closely with children, families, social workers, foster carers, residential providers, education and health professionals, advocates and other partners. You will ensure children understand their rights and have meaningful opportunities to participate in their reviews, including access to advocacy where appropriate. You will identify drift, delay or gaps in care planning, escalate concerns appropriately, and contribute to improvements in safeguarding, permanence planning and the quality of services for children in care and care leavers.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current professional registration, with substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care. You will have strong knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance and the care planning and review process, together with experience of safeguarding, permanence and working with complex family circumstances. The successful candidate will be confident chairing meetings, analysing information, recording clear and authoritative decisions, and respectfully challenging professionals at all levels. Excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills are essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities and meet statutory timescales. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, participation, equality and improving outcomes for children is fundamental. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by ensuring every child in care receives effective oversight, stability and a clear plan for their future.

An opportunity is available for a qualified social work professional to join a busy Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) supporting children, young people and families. As Assistant Team Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day operation of the team, ensuring referrals are screened, information is gathered and safeguarding concerns are responded to promptly and effectively. You will work closely with social workers and partner agencies, including police, health, education and other professionals, to support sound decision-making and appropriate outcomes for children.

Your responsibilities will include providing oversight, guidance and professional support to staff; assisting with the allocation and prioritisation of referrals; contributing to strategy discussions and management decisions; and ensuring assessments and interventions are completed in line with statutory requirements, local procedures and professional standards. You will promote a child-centred, strengths-based approach, ensuring children’s voices, experiences and welfare remain central to all activity. The role will also involve identifying and escalating risk, supporting quality assurance, contributing to service development and deputising for the Team Manager when required.

You will need a recognised social work qualification and current registration with the appropriate professional regulator, together with substantial experience in children’s social care and safeguarding. Experience of working in a MASH, referral and assessment, or similarly fast-paced statutory environment is highly desirable. You should have strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, thresholds, information-sharing protocols and assessment frameworks, along with the confidence to make proportionate decisions in complex situations. Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills are essential, as is the ability to build effective relationships across agencies and support colleagues through supervision, coaching and reflective practice. A commitment to equality, inclusion and improving outcomes for children and families is expected.

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

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

West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Service Manager to lead our SEND Assessment Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities. You will oversee the assessment process, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to thrive in their educational environment.

Key responsibilities include:

The ideal candidate will possess essential qualifications and skills, including:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are committed to improving outcomes for children with SEND and are looking for a rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply for this position and help shape the future of our services in West Berkshire.