- Employer: Bolton Council
- Service Area: Children's Social Care / Assessment Service (Front Door)
- Pay Rate: £40.00 - £43.00 per hour
- Hours: 37 hours per week (Full-Time)
- Contract: Locum / Temporary Cover
- Perks: Free on-site parking
About the Role
Bolton Council is seeking an experienced, decisive Children's Team Manager to provide temporary cover within our strong Assessment Service Management Team.
As part of Bolton Council's Front Door, the Assessment Service receives referrals and assessments directly from the Integrated Front Door, supporting children who are at risk of significant harm and in need of intervention to ensure their welfare and protection. Working alongside the wider management team and the Senior Head of Service, you will help drive forward our vision to continuously improve services, keep Bolton's most vulnerable children safe, and deliver better long-term outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Supervision: Provide daily management, reflective supervision, guidance, and practical support to a team of social workers.
- Statutory Oversight: Oversee high-priority statutory interventions, including Section 47 enquiries, single/social care assessments, Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPCs), Care Proceedings, and Public Law Outline (PLO) processes.
- Quality Assurance & Performance: Maintain high practice standards and strict adherence to statutory and legislative requirements through regular supervision, case audits, quality assurance, and performance management.
- Strategic Collaboration: Partner with fellow Team Managers and the Senior Head of Service to shape service delivery and champion child-centred safeguarding practice across the Front Door.
What We Offer
- Competitive Hourly Rate: £40.00 - £43.00 per hour (dependent on experience).
- Supportive Leadership Structure: Join an established, cohesive management team with direct backing from the Senior Head of Service.
- Convenience: Free on-site parking available for staff.
- Streamlined Recruitment: Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Requirements
- Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) and active registration with Social Work England.
- Proven management or supervisory experience within statutory Children's Social Care, specifically within an Assessment, Referral & Assessment, or Front Door environment.
- In-depth working knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Section 47 enquiries, ICPCs, and PLO/Care Proceedings.
- Strong track record in case auditing, performance management, and driving high statutory practice standards.
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