Children's Team Manager

A Local Authority is looking for a Qualified Team Manager for their Child Protection service in Merseyside. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This team is apart of a smaller local authority that has a friendly, supportive environment. As a local authority they promote flexible working and manageable caseloads. This Local Authority has high aspirations for their children and young people and are focused on making a real difference.

About the job

• Lead and manage child protection and safeguarding services.
• Supervise, support, and develop social work and safeguarding staff.
• Oversee child protection assessments, investigations, and intervention plans.
• Manage complex and high-risk safeguarding cases.
• Ensure compliance with child protection legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate multi-agency working with key partners and stakeholders.
• Monitor service quality, performance, and case management standards.
• Chair or contribute to safeguarding meetings and case conferences.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and timely reporting.
• Manage team workloads, resources, and service delivery.
• Respond to serious safeguarding concerns, incidents, and complaints.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement in child protection services.
• Ensure children's welfare, rights, and voices remain central to decision-making

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification management experience in Children's Social Work 

What's on offer?

• Up to £54,495dependent on experience

• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities

• Free Parking
• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham

07825213518 / scunningham@charecruitment.com

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement

• Application form enhancement

• Access to many jobs in the market

• One central point of contact

• Interview preparation assistance

• Expert consultation

• Questions answered

• Offer negotiation