38 team manager jobs found

Children’s Services Assessment Team Manager – Social Work Location: Children’s Services – Assessment Team - Powys County Council Hours: 37 Hours per week Contract: Initially 12 weeks - Potential to extend Salary/Rate: £47 UMBRELLA (£35.78 PAYE) Working alongside Powys County Council, We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead a busy Children’s Services Assessment Social Work Team. This is a key leadership role where you will drive high-quality practice, support staff development, and ensure timely, effective safeguarding responses for children and families. About the Role: As Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the Assessment Team, ensuring that referrals, assessments, and child protection enquiries are managed effectively and within timescales. You will provide strong operational and practice leadership in a fast-paced environment focused on safeguarding and early decision-making. You will support and challenge practitioners...

Join Our Team as a Mash Deputy Team Manager – Agency post Are you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Mash Deputy Team Manager to lead and shape our Front Door/MASH Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your decision-making and leadership skills will make a real difference in children's lives. About the Role – Mash Deputy Team Manager As a Mash Deputy Team Manager, you will provide vital leadership within our MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub), ensuring effective assessment, intervention, and safeguarding for vulnerable children. Your extensive experience as a child protection social worker, particularly within Front Door/MASH services or Duty & Assessment teams, will enable you to support and guide your team effectively. You will be confident in identifying and responding to risk and harmful behaviour and be committed to safeguarding and...

To provide professional social work to a caseload of children, young people, and families, appropriate to experience and capabilities, ensuring their views are heard. To ensure the highest of professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant law, legislation, and practice in line with the values and principles of FSP. To ensure provision of good quality services which integrate government and local guidance and initiatives including, Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the DoH, Assessment Framework 2000. To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people, and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed, and that relevant interventions are provided where needed, in a timely way. To work with families using the FSP Workbook modules, and a strengths-based approach. To prepare and submit written reports as...

Job Title: Family Support Worker Department: Children's Social Care Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager Job Purpose The Family Support Worker provides targeted support to children, young people, and families where there is a Child in Need plan or a risk of family breakdown. The role focuses on working directly with families to strengthen parenting capacity, promote child development, and help keep children safely within their home environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out direct work with children (including pre-school children), parents, and carers as part of assessments and support plans Encourage and empower parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Support families at risk of breakdown and work to maintain safe family environments Provide practical parenting support and promote understanding of child development Contribute to assessment and planning processes to safeguard children Work in partnership...

Job Title: Contact Worker Department: Children's Services - Safeguarding & Specialist Support Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager - Family Contact Service Hours: Flexible, including evenings and weekends Job Purpose The Contact Worker supports children and families by supervising safe and positive contact sessions as part of care assessments and plans. The role focuses on direct work with children and their families, helping to create supportive environments that promote child wellbeing and positive family relationships. Key Responsibilities Supervise contact sessions between children and family members Provide direct support to children, parents, and carers Encourage parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals Maintain accurate, timely records and produce reports Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends (rota basis) Transport children to and from...

Job Title: Social Worker – Children’s Services (West Locality) Locations: Woodfieldside, Ty Gilfach, Ty Pontygwindy, Rhymney Responsible to: Team Manager Salary: £287.23 Per day UMBRELLA (£216.82 PAYE) Contract Type: Full Time - 37 Hours per week - Initially 3 months - potential to extend Working on behalf of Caerphilly County Borough Council, we are looking for a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join their Children’s Services Team covering the West locality of Caerphilly County Borough. This is a rewarding frontline role working with children and families who require assessment, support, and protection. You will manage a varied caseload from initial assessment through to longer-term intervention, including child protection, looked after children, and court work. You will be part of a supportive team structure with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development. The Role You will: Deliver high-quality assessments and care management for children and...

Description Our local government clients in Lambeth, London, are seeking a Children's Services - Service Manager for an immediate start. We are looking for a candidate with at least 2 years of recent senior management experience in safeguarding, as well as recent frontline experience. This is a key middle-management operational role responsible for the safe, high-quality delivery of children's services across a multi-agency context. This post will also be responsible for contributing to and driving the current and future strategy. Responsibilities Leading the day-to-day operational business of the teams in the service area, promoting the best interests of children in accordance with the statutory framework, ensuring a prompt and efficient response to all contacts and referrals and the delivery of good outcomes for children, young people and families. Qualifications – Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. CQSW, DipSW, or another...

Role: Senior Practitioner MASH Department: Children, Families and Education Services Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Practitioner MASH on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families and Education Services department. Main purpose of position: To prioritise the most vulnerable and at risk individuals and recommend appropriate advice and action, ensuring that all contacts are signposted or handed over to appropriate staff and services for timely and high quality action. As a Senior Practitioner MASH, you will be responsible to: Work closely with the MASH Deputy Team Manager to deal effectively with all enquiries from a variety of sources. Manage a complex caseload of initial contacts requiring a high level of skill relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable / at risk children and families . Use advanced professional knowledge, skills, experience and initiative to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding in accordance . Effectively...

Our client, Tameside MBC is looking for 5 social workers to work in their Safeguarding and Support team This role is based on the Safeguarding and Support team where social workers manage Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings and Court matters. Candidates will be supported by a stable and permanent leadership team. Tameside have a clear and ambitious improvement plan, inviting experienced workers to contribute to ongoing development and benefit from the positive changes underway. The recent Ofsted monitoring visit letter, published in January, describes the stability and positive changes within the service. The social work role is office-based, with some flexibility around working from home arrangements where agreed by the Team Manager. There is a preference that any successful candidate will work their contracted hours over 5 days. Main duties and responsibilities include: To carry out assessments of children in need, including those in need of protection and cared...

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

Director of Local Government Reorganisation Location: West Sussex (hybrid working) Contract: Interim / fixed-term (24–30 months) or secondment Salary: Competitive, negotiable (Director level) A senior public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Director of Local Government Reorganisation to lead a major transformation portfolio across West Sussex. This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for delivering a safe, legally compliant and well-managed transition to a new operating model, ensuring service continuity while building strong foundations for long-term success. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for a complex portfolio of programmes, establishing robust governance, risk and assurance frameworks and coordinating multiple workstreams including legal, finance, HR, digital, communications and service integration. You will work closely with senior officers and elected leaders, translating strategic ambition into deliverable implementation...

Our client, Hartlepool Borough Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Fostering Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking an experienced social worker to join our Fostering Team. . We offer very well supported and manageable caseloads. The successful applicant will need to have experience in the recruitment, assessment, and support of foster carers. You will have knowledge of Fostering legislation, procedure, and compliance. You will be child focused. We will offer manageable caseloads to ensure you can provide bespoke support to foster carers, excellent training opportunities to further develop your practice and you will be part of a well-established, dedicated and motivated team. We have embedded the Secure Base Model into our practice and we ensure all new members of staff undertake training to allow them to confidently use the model. Children Services in Hartlepool priorities the wellbeing of staff through manageable caseloads, a highly supportive and...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Children With Disabilities Team Covering Sittingbourne and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children With Disabilities. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way. Work with the service users and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in...

Senior Construction Procurement Manager – Basics * Day Rate: £550 per day * Location: Essex * Contract Length: 12 months (with a possible extension) * Start Date: As soon as possible * IR35: Inside IR35 Senior Construction Procurement Manager – Overview * This interim role is with a social housing provider delivering a major housing investment programme, with £70 million allocated to improvements across more than 9,000 homes. * The position is hands‑on and focused on managing construction procurement activity from tender preparation through to contract award. The role requires working closely with internal teams, providing on‑site presence two days per week, and helping ensure procurement activity achieves value for money, complies with public‑sector standards, and supports the successful delivery of the council’s capital programme. Senior Construction Procurement Manager – Key Responsibilities * Prepare tender documentation and manage the full procurement process...

SW-007-CCUL-232 Call Centre Customer Services Operator Starting salary £28,598 (£15 - £16 p/h) 37hrs per week Supporting local government services Based in Saffron Walden 6 Month contract Position good to knows Due to increased workload, we are seeking two temporary Customer Services Operators to join a busy and high-performing Customer Service Centre supporting local government services. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team of over 15 Officers who pride themselves on fostering a collaborative working environment. Whether you’re looking to develop within customer services or explore wider opportunities across the Council in the future, this role offers valuable exposure and experience. It also offers: * Free Parking * Working hours Mon to Thurs: 8:30am – 5:00pm and Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm About this role As a Customer Services Operator, you will be the first point of contact for service users, responding to enquiries via: *...

Interim Senior Procurement Officer - Highways and Transport Must be able to travel to Dorset Council (2 days a week in the office). Previous local government experience essential with working knowledge within Highways and Transportation. About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Location: Hybrid (2 days in office per week - some negotiation) Contract: Interim - 3 months - 37 hours a week Day Rate: £500 a day Start Date: Immediate Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Officer to lead urgent and complex procurements. This role will support the delivery of high-value contracts for public and school transport as well as operational highway contracts. The primary purpose of the recruitment is a...

Job Title: Child protection, Social Worker Location: East Dorset Contract Type: Temporary Salary: £38.00 - £42.00ph About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the Role You will be joining a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council. Day to day activities As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to: deliver...

Job Title: Child protection, Social Worker Location: East Dorset Contract Type: Temporary Salary: £38.00 - £42.00ph About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the Role You will be joining a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council. Day to day activities As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to: deliver...

The primary responsibility of the Social Worker in Adult Social Care is to conduct assessments of individuals under the Care Act who present with diverse and complex needs. The role involves collaborating with these individuals to develop suitable support plans that address identified outcomes and effectively manage associated risks. The aim is to make a real difference by using a strength-based approach to create opportunities, build resilience, and establish long-term support networks for people to live independently and safely, working in compliance with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983, including the ability to provide tailored information and advice to individuals, families, and carers in accordance with their specific circumstances and needs. The post holder has opportunity to work within the competency framework to achieve progression to Advanced Social Worker, Grade 11 following completion of their ASYE and ability to evidence advanced...

Job Title: Contact Supervision Worker Location: Birmingham Team: Safeguarding Services Role Overview We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Contact Supervision Worker to join a dedicated safeguarding team. This is an rewarding opportunity to support children and families during supervised contact sessions in a stable, safe, and supportive environment. As a Contact Supervision Worker, you will play a vital role in facilitating safe and positive contact between children and their families. You will ensure that sessions are conducted in line with safeguarding procedures and provide clear, accurate observations to inform care planning. Key Responsibilities Supervise contact sessions between children and family members in a safe and supportive setting Ensure the emotional and physical wellbeing of children during all visits Maintain professional boundaries and manage sensitive situations calmly and effectively Record accurate, objective observations and prepare detailed...