Are you a dedicated social work professional with a passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities? We are... Read more
Are you a dedicated social work professional with a passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities? We are seeking a Learning Disabilities - Deputy Team Manager to join our dynamic team in Southwark. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in enhancing the lives of those we serve, leading a team of social workers and support staff to deliver high-quality services that promote independence and well-being.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Assisting the Team Manager in the day-to-day operations of the learning disabilities team. Supervising and mentoring social work staff, providing guidance and support in case management. Conducting assessments of service users and developing personalized care plans. Collaborating with external agencies and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support is provided. Monitoring and evaluating service delivery to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:
A relevant social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent). Registered with Social Work England. Significant experience in social work, particularly within the learning disabilities sector. Strong leadership and management abilities, with a proven track record of team development. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with service users and their families.In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being, including ongoing professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work environment. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and lead a committed team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our mission of empowering those we serve!
Read less🚨 Locum Team Manager - Adolescent Support Team (Young Croydon) 🚨 Rate: £45.20 per hour | Start Date:... Read more
🚨 Locum Team Manager - Adolescent Support Team (Young Croydon) 🚨
Rate: £45.20 per hour | Start Date: August (TBC) | End Date: February 2025
Interviews: 31st July - Please ensure availability on this date
Location: Croydon | Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in the office
Croydon Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Locum Team Manager to lead the Adolescent Support Team - Young Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a committed multi-disciplinary team supporting adolescents at risk of child criminal exploitation (CCE), child sexual exploitation (CSE), serious youth violence, and other complex needs.
🔹 Key Details:Job Title: Team Manager
Cost Centre: C10298
CHOP Position Number: (Provided upon onboarding)
Case Load: Managing a team of 7 Social Workers and 6 Adolescent Workers
DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS
Driving: Required
Rate/Grade: £45.20 per hour
Contract Length: August 2025 (TBC) to February 2025
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Working Model: Hybrid - Office-based 3 days/week (No change anticipated in next 3 months)
Training/Certificates Required: Evidence of social work qualification and registration; any exploitation/youth violence-specific training desirable.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:Lead, supervise, and support a multidisciplinary team within the Adolescent Support Service.
Oversee child-in-need, child protection, and looked-after children cases involving vulnerable adolescents.
Chair strategy meetings, attend multi-agency panels (e.g., MACE), and provide oversight for complex safeguarding cases.
Drive high-quality assessments, care planning, and interventions through a contextual safeguarding and trauma-informed lens.
Monitor performance, maintain service standards, and contribute to quality assurance and service development activities.
🔹 Essential Candidate Requirements:Strong knowledge of child exploitation (CCE/CSE) and serious youth violence.
Proven experience as a Team Manager within statutory children's services.
Flexibility and resilience in managing dynamic, high-risk adolescent safeguarding work.
For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com
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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Adults Locality Team Manager to join our dynamic team in Herefordshire.... Read more
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Adults Locality Team Manager to join our dynamic team in Herefordshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker to lead and inspire a team committed to delivering high-quality services to adults in our community. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of vulnerable adults while ensuring compliance with local policies and national standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and supervising a team of social workers and support staff, providing guidance and support to ensure effective practice. Overseeing the assessment and care planning processes, ensuring that individual needs are met and outcomes are achieved. Collaborating with other agencies and stakeholders to promote integrated service delivery and improve outcomes for service users. Monitoring and evaluating team performance, implementing improvements where necessary to enhance service quality. Ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures, promoting a culture of safety and respect.Essential qualifications and skills include:
A relevant social work qualification (e.g., degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent). Current registration with Social Work England. Significant experience in adult social work, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practices. Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaborative working.In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to employee wellness programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults in Herefordshire and have the skills to lead a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
Read lessStockport (SMBC) require a strong and dynamic team manager to work within ARCH, our hospital discharge team, at... Read more
The manager is required to have a minimum of 3 years experience .
Manager would need to have thorough knowledge around all aspects of legislation, (Care Act, safeguarding, MCA, BIM etc), managing and supervising social workers, and unqualified staff to support with discharges from hospital, combination of all pathway work. Manager will be based in Stepping Hill hospital and Regent House, Stockport. Experience is required of managing a large number of staff including social workers, ASYE, apprenticships.
Working hours are 8:30am-5pm working within a busy environment, ensuring flow and the support of staff to deliver safe and timely discharges.
Experience in working with several partners, including ICB, Health and 3rd party sector.
Needs to be reliable, flexible, dynamic, and able to perform under a pressured environment.
Experience of supervising social workers, attending and chairing safeguarding meetings, COP work and MDT's and any other professional meetings.
Needs to be able to work on site at the hospital and other bed base sites.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Herefordshire - Adults Locality Team Manager to join our dynamic... Read more
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Herefordshire - Adults Locality Team Manager to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the Adults Locality Team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality social work services to vulnerable adults in the Herefordshire area.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Provide leadership and guidance to a team of social workers, support staff, and other professionals within the team. Manage and allocate resources effectively to meet the needs of service users and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with service users, their families, and other stakeholders to promote independence and well-being. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and services provided, making recommendations for improvements as necessary. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, maintaining high standards of professional practice and ethical conduct.Essential qualifications and skills:
Qualified Social Worker with a valid registration with Social Work England. Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or managerial role within a social work setting, preferably in adult services. Strong communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to adult social care.Additional requirements or benefits:
Hourly rate of £42 per hour. Opportunities for professional development and training. Supportive team environment and collaborative working culture. Potential for career progression and advancement within the organization. Flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits package. Read lessTeam Manager | Together for Families | Reading Borough Council - PermanentTeam Manager required for the Together for... Read more
Reading Borough Council is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to lead the Together for Families service - a key part of their children's social care provision.
This is a permanent opportunity within a well-supported and forward-thinking local authority. The service focuses on working collaboratively with families to create safe, sustainable change and improve outcomes for children.
You'll provide strong leadership and oversight across a busy team, ensuring timely decision-making, supervision, and quality assurance. This role offers a great opportunity for a confident leader looking to make a meaningful impact and further develop their management career.
If you're interested in discussing this permanent opportunity, or if you'd like to register with Caritas, please contact Anton Mostert on 07824 531246 or email [email protected]
Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis. If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy, please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral!
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Deputy Team Manager (Qualified Social Worker) | Leaving Care Team | South West England *Deputy Team Manager /... Read more
Deputy Team Manager (Qualified Social Worker) | Leaving Care Team | South West England *
Deputy Team Manager / Social Work Professional required to join a statutory Leaving Care TeamHybrid workingYou must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be consideredIf you are interested in discussing this position in more detail, or you would like to register with Caritas for work, please call Anton Mostert on 07824534126 or email [email protected]
To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role.
Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis. If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral!
Reasons to register with Caritas:-
Honest & Supportive Career ConsultantAdditional Dedicated Payroll ConsultantHolistic Support Package for Mental and Physical WellbeingAccess to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwideAccess to Exclusive ProjectsSubsidised trainingFree DBS checkCV writing serviceInterview technique coachingCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Team Manager | Adult Social Care - Review Team | Cornwall CouncilTeam Manager / Qualified Social Worker required... Read more
Team Manager | Adult Social Care - Review Team | Cornwall Council
Team Manager / Qualified Social Worker required to join a statutory Adult Social Care TeamOffice base: Old magistrates court Camborne and St Johns Hall Penzance£41.61 per hourHybrid WorkingTo be considered, you must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as over 3 years post qualified experience gained in an adult social care settingWhat skills are required for the job:
The primary role of a Team Leader in Adult Social Care is to improve the welfare, safety and outcomes of the vulnerable adults and their carers. You will be required to lead a team across the PCN to deliver the vision and ambitious of a sustainable Adult Social Care to meet the demands of today and the future.
The Team Leader directly manages and supervises social care staff to carry out person centred, strength-based assessments. Helping to ensure that casework decisions effectively safeguard adults, promote their wellbeing and improve the quality of their lives. With the advice, supervision and support of a Senior Manager, the Team Leader manages a statutory service to vulnerable adults, providing a full range of statutory duties within a legal framework, in line with legislation and policy.
If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call 07824534126 and ask for Anton Mostert or email [email protected]
Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis. If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral!
Reasons to register with Caritas:-
Honest & Supportive Career ConsultantAdditional Dedicated Payroll ConsultantHolistic Support Package for Mental and Physical WellbeingAccess to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwideAccess to Exclusive ProjectsSubsidised trainingFree DBS checkCV writing serviceInterview technique coachingCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Team Manager | Adult Social Care - Review Team | Cornwall CouncilTeam Manager / Qualified Social Worker required... Read more
Team Manager | Adult Social Care - Review Team | Cornwall Council
Team Manager / Qualified Social Worker required to join a statutory Adult Social Care TeamOffice base: Old magistrates court Camborne and St Johns Hall Penzance£41.61 per hourHybrid WorkingTo be considered, you must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as over 3 years post qualified experience gained in an adult social care settingWhat skills are required for the job:
The primary role of a Team Leader in Adult Social Care is to improve the welfare, safety and outcomes of the vulnerable adults and their carers. You will be required to lead a team across the PCN to deliver the vision and ambitious of a sustainable Adult Social Care to meet the demands of today and the future.
The Team Leader directly manages and supervises social care staff to carry out person centred, strength-based assessments. Helping to ensure that casework decisions effectively safeguard adults, promote their wellbeing and improve the quality of their lives. With the advice, supervision and support of a Senior Manager, the Team Leader manages a statutory service to vulnerable adults, providing a full range of statutory duties within a legal framework, in line with legislation and policy.
If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call 07824534126 and ask for Anton Mostert or email [email protected]
Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis. If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral!
Reasons to register with Caritas:-
Honest & Supportive Career ConsultantAdditional Dedicated Payroll ConsultantHolistic Support Package for Mental and Physical WellbeingAccess to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwideAccess to Exclusive ProjectsSubsidised trainingFree DBS checkCV writing serviceInterview technique coachingCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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1. Job outline and Purpose of roleThis role requires team managers to meet all the fundamental professional standards... Read more
1. Job outline and Purpose of role
This role requires team managers to meet all the fundamental professional standards as set out by Social Work England and ensure that the protection of children is adhered to ensure that children and young people are safe and their outcomes enhanced. The main duties and key responsibilities of this role is commensurate across Children's Services applying the skills and competencies in different areas across the service.
2. Purpose of Role
The Team Leader will support and enable their team to build purposeful and meaningful relationships with families and protect children who are at risk of harm.
3. Main Duties and Key Responsibilities
Ensure statutory childcare duties are met, national minimum standards and regulations are complied with, high standards of recognised professional practice are delivered, and operational staff and supervisors work effectively with partners from other agencies to support individual children and families and improve their life chances.
To provide professional leadership, decision making advice, supervision and support of social workers and ensure appropriate decision making in line with delegated responsibilities.
Ensure there is an effective duty system (where appropriate) within the team.
Deliver the area of responsibility assigned to the postholder through the effective deployment of staff and other resources to meet the standards required and ensure children and young people have a positive experience in the care system and successful outcomes.
To implement the Council's policies in relation to HR issues including equalities, discrimination and harassment and health & safety.
Manage and supervise a team of staff, being responsible for the appropriate allocation of work and promotion of a manageable workload including an expectation that all staff undertake a caseload and project work (eg group work, consultation, student supervision as required), utilising a range of interventions.
Ensure regular staff supervision and performance appraisal, coaching and facilitation to enable staff to work effectively.
Work with the Principal Social Worker to manage recruitment, retention and selection of staff, foster carers and adopters, ensuring a high quality staff group and carers through appropriate training and development.
Promote good attendance and conduct within the service and compliance with professional codes of practice and information security, confidentiality and accurate record keeping.
To manage delegated budget within agreed financial limits and authorise, monitor and control expenditure of team budget in order to ensure effective provision of service.
To prioritise and monitor workload to ensure the appropriate levels of service provision by staff in order to make the best use of resources available.
To assist in developing, implementing and auditing the quality of services and performance managing staff to ensure effective and efficient service provision.
To ensure that the team contributes effectively to safeguarding children and young people by following the Working Together Guidance, all relevant legislation and implementing government recommendations in line with NSC strategic direction and vision.
To investigate complaints, disciplinary allegations as required in conjunction with departmental or corporate guidelines and legal requirements, ensuring the appropriate senior managers are kept informed, where necessary.
Understand the delivery of Children's Services in North Somerset and promote the use of Early Help across all partner agencies.
To continually monitor and improve services ensuring that they embed new ways of working in line with research, developments and evidence based good practice; to extend the knowledge base of professionals within the team and to make improvements to service delivery.
To work in partnership with the Police and other agencies to ensure investigations are completed within statutory timescales and to provide professional advice and guidance to service users and partner agencies thus ensuring effective triage of, and response to, referrals from the public and other agencies.
To chair strategy discussions and legal planning meetings as may be required in respect of child protection matters, where children may need to come into care, or proceedings need to be initiated.
To lead preparation for and response to the all areas of inspection standards.
To ensure close working relationships with the provider of the call handling service , offering professional advice and support to the service managers to ensure effective service delivery and first contact information gathering and appropriate response to need at the first point of contact.
Ensure children and young people and carers are actively involved in the assessment of their needs, service delivery and review, gathering user feedback on the effectiveness of services delivered and use this information to support service improvement.
Attend North Somerset's Performance Monitoring Board or such forums as required to maintain standards.
5. GENERAL
This job description is not a complete list of duties but gives a general indication of the range of work undertaken. It will vary over time as demands and priorities change. The management team structures within Childrens' Services operate with a high degree of collaboration and flexibility, and post holders are expected to undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
DIRECTORATE
Children's Services
SECTION
Family Support & Safeguarding / Corporate Parenting / Front Door
JOB TITLE
Team Manager
GRADE Level 11
QUALIFICATIONS - ESSENTIAL AND EVIDENCED
Registered as a social worker with Social Work England.
Social Work Qualification, ie Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work.
Achieved or commitment to study for a specialist PQ award or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIAL
Social Work qualification, ie social work degree, management qualification NVQ level 4 or working towards level 4 and 5 years post qualifying experience as a social worker.
An approved professional qualification relevant to the area of work to give approved Social Work England registration, and practical experience of working with service user groups giving rise to a variety of technical skills and thorough understanding of the principles of the services available, work practices and processes.
Specialist knowledge of childcare across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
Knowledge of National Minimum Standards for all areas of the service.
Significant post qualification experience in relevant work area to give knowledge and understanding equivalent to a further advanced qualification in the service area, especially in management and leadership.
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding protocols and the threshold levels for service user groups to make decisions about service needs.
Demonstrate an ability to lead and manage staff through significant changes, an ability to motivate and lead staff and an ability to supervise/appraise.
Ability to engage with service users and partner agencies within the relevant codes of practice values (dignity, respect etc).
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and in writing.
Experience in service development and embedding improvements into work methodologies and evaluating their impact.
Ability to provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information.
Ability to plan and chair meetings.
Practical experience in service delivery and in leading and managing others to deliver the service.
Knowledge and experience of managing budgets, resourcing and contracts
Ability to manage/organise own work and that of a team to meet agreed deadlines
Understanding and recognition of professional boundaries
COMPETENCIES
Team Working ~ Develops team members and encourages and empowers others, delegates work to get the best from the team
Service user/ outcome focused ~ sets challenging goals for self and others to achieve and improve service delivery
Problem solving & judgment ~ facilitates others to solve problems, breaks down complex issues into manageable parts and thinks through the implications of decisions
Planning & Organising ~ makes business plans to determine the work for self and others to meet the objectives of the service
Business Awareness ~ Understands the contribution the service makes to the organisation and partner agencies, thinks outside own area to appreciate the aims of other services.
Leadership Standards ~ demonstrates the behaviours set out in the council's leadership standards.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Quantifiable objectives ~ e.g. team performance, impact evaluation of service delivery, quality of records, etc
Feedback from service users, colleagues and partner agencies
Key Performance Indicators (where available)
Line manager assessment
360 feedback from staff and colleagues
Performance of the team
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