Team Manager Child Protection - Randstad Care : Job Details

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Team Manager to lead and develop a Child Protection Team in Knowsley, Merseyside.

This team plays a crucial role in safeguarding children, handling child protection cases, complex children in need, and PLO/pre-proceedings. As Team Manager, you will oversee a team of dedicated social workers with varied levels of experience, supported by a Senior Social Worker in post.

Benefits:

• Weekly payroll for financial ease
• Dedicated recruitment consultant - your single point of contact
• Access to CPD & training through our e-learning portal
• Work with a top local authority focused on quality & performance
• Stay updated - receive weekly mailers on locum roles in your area
• Referral bonus - earn up to £300 for recommending a colleague (T&Cs apply)

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of social workers
• Drive performance and quality improvement within the service
• Supervise and support staff, fostering a strengths-based approach
• Oversee complex assessments and decision-making
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and best practices
• Delegate tasks effectively and create an innovative, motivated team environment

To be considered for the Team Manager role, ideally you will have:

• 1-3 years' experience managing a similar team
• Diploma/Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
• Social Work England registration
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, supervise, and develop staff
• Experience overseeing complex assessments and professional supervision

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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