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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead an Assessment Service Management Team in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker to provide strong professional leadership and ensure children, young people and their families receive timely, effective and high-quality support.

You will manage a team of social workers and support staff, promoting a culture of reflective practice, accountability and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include overseeing referrals and assessments, allocating work appropriately, monitoring performance and ensuring that statutory duties are met within required timescales. You will provide supervision, mentoring and constructive challenge, supporting colleagues to make sound, evidence-based decisions.

The role will involve working closely with children, families and a range of partner agencies, including education, health, police and community services. You will contribute to safeguarding planning, manage risk effectively and ensure that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions. You will also be responsible for quality assurance, case auditing, performance reporting and implementing service improvements in response to identified needs.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You will have substantial post-qualification experience in children’s social care, including experience of assessment, safeguarding and managing complex cases. Previous experience of supervising or managing social work staff is essential, together with a sound understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and best practice.

You will need excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to build effective relationships with professionals, families and partner organisations. A confident and supportive leadership style, commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and the ability to work under pressure are essential. In return, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to outcomes for children and families while developing your leadership career within a supportive environment.