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An experienced and committed Children’s Team Manager is required to lead an Assessment Team within a busy children’s social care service. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker with strong leadership experience to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families.

You will provide clear direction, professional supervision and effective support to a team of social workers undertaking child and family assessments, safeguarding enquiries and short-term interventions. You will ensure that practice is child-centred, evidence-based and compliant with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures.

Key responsibilities will include managing workload allocation, monitoring performance and case progression, and supporting practitioners to make sound, timely decisions. You will quality assure assessments, plans and recording, contribute to service improvement, and promote effective partnership working with education, health, police and other agencies. You will also provide constructive challenge, manage risk appropriately and ensure that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decision-making.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You will have substantial post-qualification experience in children’s social care, including experience of child protection, safeguarding, assessment and court-related work. Previous management or supervisory experience within a children’s social work setting is essential, alongside a sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and statutory safeguarding guidance.

You will be an approachable and resilient leader with excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills. The ability to support and develop staff, manage competing priorities and maintain high professional standards is vital. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, relationship-based social work and positive outcomes for children is also essential.

The role offers the opportunity to join a supportive professional environment, contribute to ongoing service development and help shape high-quality practice across the assessment service. A valid driving licence and access to transport may be required, depending on operational needs.