Children's TM - Locality Team - Rotherham
Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? The Locality Team in Rotherham is seeking a qualified Children’s Team Manager to lead our dynamic team in providing high-quality support and intervention services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of children within our community while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
As the Children’s Team Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of effective social work practice, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing a team of social workers, providing supervision and support to enhance their professional development.
- Ensuring the timely and effective assessment and intervention for children and families in need.
- Collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure a holistic approach to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Monitoring and evaluating team performance, implementing improvement strategies where necessary.
- Contributing to the development of service policies and procedures to enhance service delivery.
To be considered for this role, candidates must possess a relevant social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England. Essential skills and qualifications include:
- Proven experience in children’s social work, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with a focus on outcomes for children and families.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build relationships with children, families, and partner agencies.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of children and families in Rotherham, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in our mission to create a safer and brighter future for our community.