3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide strategic and operational leadership to a statutory Children’s Assessment Team, ensuring high-quality, timely, and effective responses to children and families in need. The role involves direct line management of Assistant Team Managers and oversight of social workers, with a focus on safeguarding, risk management, and supporting children to remain safely within their families and communities wherever possible.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Provide direct line management and supervision to 2x Assistant Team Managers (ATMs), ensuring compliance with the council’s supervision policy.
Oversee the work of a team of 6 Social Workers through the ATMs, ensuring high standards of practice, performance, and case management.
Lead and support the team in completing statutory assessments, including Section 47 enquiries, Assessments for Care and Support, and Child Protection Conferences.
Make autonomous decisions in complex Child Protection matters, supporting the team in managing risk and safeguarding children.

Essential Experience Required

Extensive post-qualification experience as a Social Worker in frontline Children and Families teams.
Proven experience in managing or supervising a statutory social work team, ideally within an assessment or safeguarding context.
Strong understanding of child protection legislation, statutory assessments, and court processes.
Demonstrated ability to make sound, autonomous decisions in high-risk situations.

Essential Qualification Required

Additional information to note

Requirements

Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognized qualification
Registration with Social Care Wales (or relevant regulatory body)
Extensive post-qualification experience as a Social Worker in frontline Children and Families teams
Proven experience in managing or supervising a statutory social work team, ideally within an assessment or safeguarding context
Strong understanding of child protection legislation, statutory assessments, and court processes
Demonstrated ability to make sound, autonomous decisions in high-risk situations

Social Work Team Manager