Children's TM - CYPF Team - Plymouth

Reference: 670482

An opportunity is available for an experienced and qualified Social Work Team Manager to join a Children, Young People and Families service in Plymouth. The successful candidate will provide strong, supportive leadership to a dedicated team of social workers and family support professionals, ensuring children and young people receive timely, effective and outcome-focused services.

You will manage the day-to-day delivery of statutory social work practice, offering professional supervision, case direction and reflective support. Responsibilities will include overseeing assessments, child protection enquiries, care planning, permanence planning and looked-after children reviews. You will ensure that practice is compliant with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures, while promoting a strengths-based and child-centred approach.

The role will involve monitoring performance, quality assuring casework and ensuring that records, assessments and plans are accurate, analytical and completed within required timescales. You will work closely with partner agencies, including education, health, police and commissioned services, to coordinate effective multi-agency support. You will also contribute to service development, audits, inspections and the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and families.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Significant post-qualification experience in children's social care is essential, together with experience of safeguarding, child protection and care proceedings. Previous experience of supervising or managing social work staff, allocating work and supporting professional development is highly desirable.

You will need excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities in a demanding environment. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, relationship-based social work and improving outcomes for children and young people is essential. The role requires a valid driving licence and the ability to travel between locations when required.

From £47.50
Per hour
Added 10/11/2026
Reference: 670482

Children's TM - CYPF Team - Plymouth

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom Temporary Children & Families

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