Team Manager - Referral & Triage (Children's Services)
Are you a confident and experienced leader with strong decision making skills at the front door of children's services?
We're currently working a local authority in Liverpool, who are looking for an Interim Team Manager to lead a small team triaging referrals in line with the Liverpool Level of Need (LON) guidance. This is a vital role supporting robust threshold decisions and ensuring children and families receive the right level of support, at the right time.
You'll be joining a local authority known for its collaborative working culture, clear practice framework, and commitment to safeguarding excellence.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay - up to £50 per hour
- Hybrid working
- Weekly payroll
- Dedicated recruitment consultant - your single point of contact
- Access to CPD & training via our e-learning platform
- Weekly job updates and exclusive roles in your region
- Up to £300 referral bonus for recommending a colleague (T&Cs apply)
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage a small team triaging new referrals into children's services
- Apply the local authorities Level of Need (LON) guidance to make accurate and timely decisions
- Ensure referrals are appropriately signposted to Early Help, CIN, CP, or other services
- Liaise with MASH, health, education, and other key partners to gather relevant information
- Provide reflective supervision and ensure consistent threshold decision-making
- Contribute to performance monitoring and safeguarding best practice at the front door
To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:
- SWE-registered qualified social worker
- Significant frontline experience in MASH, Duty, Assessment, or Referral & Advice teams
- Previous experience managing or supervising social workers
- Sound understanding of thresholds, triage, and front door processes
- Excellent multi-agency working and leadership skills
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion - - 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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