Team Manager - Child Protection & Court Team
Are you a passionate, experienced leader in children's services looking to make a difference in a fast-paced, supportive local authority?
We're seeking an Interim Team Manager to oversee a Child Protection & Court Team in the Sandwell area. You will be driving positive outcomes for children and families through strong leadership and a trauma informed approach.
You'll be joining a local authority known for its stable senior management team, manageable caseloads, and commitment to staff wellbeing and development.
Benefits:
... - Hybrid Working
- Weekly payroll
- Dedicated recruitment consultant - your single point of contact
- Access to CPD & training through our e-learning portal
- Stay updated - receive weekly mailers on locum and permanent roles in your area
- Referral bonus - earn up to £300 for recommending a colleague (T&Cs apply)
Responsibilities:
- Manage and support a team of experienced social workers dealing with Child Protection, PLO, and Court proceedings
- Provide high-quality reflective supervision and promote best practice across the team
- Chair key meetings including strategy discussions and legal gateway panels
- Work collaboratively with partners including legal, health, education and police
- Monitor and manage performance, ensuring statutory timescales and practice standards are met
- Lead on quality assurance and improvement activity within the team
To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:
- SWE-registered qualified social worker
- Substantial post-qualifying experience in Child Protection and Court work
- Previous management or senior practitioner experience within children's statutory services
- Confident in managing complex risk, safeguarding and care planning processes
- Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!
For more information or confidential discussion, please get in touch or call 0330 0248 775
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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