5 jobs found in Runcorn

As a Children's Team Manager, you will assist in the effective delivery of Social Services, withing your defined area of service. The Team Manager will be responsible for supervising, supporting and advising a team of Social Workers, whilst contributing to the management, delivery and operation of a variety of measurable, high quality, and cost effective services, to meet individual needs. More specific responsibilities include: Managing the prioritisation and allocation of work within the team of Social Workers, identifying resource shortages and contributing to the planning and development of targeted services, delivered within policy and legal obligations. Reporting to the Principal Manager, taking accountability for all elements of individual cases within the team's workload, in accordance with policy and procedures including staff well-being, care and development. Responsibility for ensuring the direction and motivation of staff by the provision of support and supervision on...

Team Manager – Social Worker (Qualified) Essential Requirements * Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent) * Registered with Social Work England * Significant experience in Children’s Social Care Reference: OR26938 Job Details Employer: Knowsley Borough Council Department: Children’s Social Care Employment Type: Temporary Duration: 12 Weeks Start Date: 06 May 2026 Hours: 36 hours per week Work Pattern: Hybrid – average 3 days in office IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Pay Rates PAYE: £36.00 per hour Limited/Umbrella: £47.47 per hour Purpose of the Role To provide operational leadership and management within Children’s Social Care, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective services to children, young people, and families. The Team Manager will oversee a team of social workers, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and promoting positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities 🔹 Leadership & Management * Lead, manage, and...

St. Helen's MBC Children's services are seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker to join their team. The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work. As such, there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be a car driver as you will still be providing face-to-face support to families where applicable. This is a full time position with an initial contract of 3 months with a view to this being extended on a rolling basis and offering a pay rate of £14.82 per hour (£19.22ph Umbrella). Duties of the role: Carrying out supervised contact visits with young people and their families  Undertake initial assessment work with families  Carrying out emergency interventions and support visits to families  Holding a case load of families that you will work closely with alongside the assistance of the Social Worker The ideal candidate will have: Experience of working with young people and their families Full...

About the Role Knowsley Council is looking for committed and child-focused Social Workers to join our Child in Need (CIN) Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and families who require ongoing support to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. You will work with children subject to Child in Need plans, providing meaningful interventions that reduce risk, strengthen families, and prevent escalation to child protection where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and families under Child in Need plans Complete high-quality assessments, care planning, and reviews Undertake direct work with children, ensuring their voice is central to all interventions Work in partnership with families, schools, health professionals, and other agencies Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance Maintain accurate, timely case recordings and reports Participate in CIN meetings, core groups, and...

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Work Team Manager to lead our Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality services to children and young people with complex needs and their families. You will oversee a team of social workers and practitioners, ensuring statutory duties are met while driving forward a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop a team delivering services to children with disabilities Ensure compliance with statutory frameworks including the Children Act 1989 and SEND legislation Oversee assessments, care planning, and safeguarding interventions Provide reflective supervision and performance management to staff Work collaboratively with education, health, and partner agencies Manage budgets and resources effectively Drive service improvement and maintain high practice standards About You We...