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Team Manager - Children’s Services

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liquidpersonnel logoLiquidpersonnel · Barnsley
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago
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Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a children's social work team
  • Oversee complex safeguarding cases and risk management
  • Support staff in delivering high-quality assessments and interventions
  • Drive performance and meet service targets
  • Promote a child-centred, strengths-based approach
  • Collaborate with multi-agency partners
  • Provide reflective supervision and professional development

Benefits

Hybrid working supportedOnsite parking availableSupportive leadership team and professional development opportunitiesQualifications & Experience:To be successful in this role you must have:Proven experience in children's social care managementStrong understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practiceAbility to lead, motivate, and develop staffExcellent communication and decision-making skillsCommitment to improving outcomes for children and familiesComfortable working in a hybrid model (minimum onsite presence required)Why Liquid Personnel?Free DBS and compliance serviceTwice weekly payroll and 'Faster Pay' service, getting you paid more quicklyAccess to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agenciesFree access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portalYour own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledgeAccess to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK"Refer a Friend" bonus - get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*"Find your own job" bonus - get £250 for bringing your own position to us *Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.Reasonable Adjustments:We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.BH - 193111GH - 32833Health insuranceVision insurancePerformance bonus

Additional Information

Job Title: Team Manager - Children's Services Location: Barnsley - Hybrid (minimum onsite presence required - 3 days) Pay Rate: £40 per hour Job Description: Liquid Personnel is recruiting a skilled and experienced Team Manager to lead a dynamic children's social work team within its client's Children's Services department in Barnsley. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident leader with a strong safeguarding background and a passion for driving quality and performance. What will your responsibilities be? You'll be responsible for managing a team of 7 social workers, including 1 Advanced Practitioner, within a fast-paced and supportive environment. Your leadership will be key in navigating complex safeguarding cases, ensuring high-quality assessments and interventions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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