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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.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Team Manager to lead a Child Protection social work team in Plymouth. This is an opportunity to play a key role in improving outcomes for children and families, ensuring that safeguarding practice is effective, consistent and focused on the child’s needs.

You will provide strong professional leadership to a team of qualified social workers, offering supervision, guidance and support in complex and high-risk cases. You will oversee the quality of assessments, plans and interventions, ensuring that work is completed in line with statutory requirements, relevant legislation and professional standards. The role will involve monitoring performance, managing workloads and promoting timely, purposeful decision-making.

Working collaboratively with families and partner agencies, you will contribute to child protection planning, legal processes and multi-agency safeguarding arrangements. You will champion strengths-based, relationship-focused practice while ensuring that risks are identified, responded to and escalated appropriately. You will also support the development of staff through reflective supervision, coaching, performance management and continuing professional development.

The successful candidate will 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 child protection, court work and managing complex safeguarding situations. Previous experience of supervising or managing social work professionals is essential, together with a sound understanding of statutory frameworks, assessment models and effective quality assurance.

You will be a confident communicator and skilled decision-maker, able to build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner organisations. A calm, organised and solution-focused approach is essential, as is the ability to provide visible leadership in a demanding environment. You must be committed to anti-discriminatory practice, participation and achieving the best possible outcomes for children.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to safeguarding services in Plymouth while supporting a committed team to deliver high-quality, child-centred practice.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Children's Team Manager for the CP/A&I Team in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to lead a dynamic team focused on improving the lives of children and families within our community. As a Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing child protection and assessment services, ensuring that our practice is aligned with statutory requirements and best practice standards.

Your key responsibilities will include:

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including ongoing professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work environment. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families and possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position in Plymouth.