Childrens Assessment & Duty Team Manager
Job in
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, GL7, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-23
Listing for:
Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
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Management
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Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Children and Family Social Care service at a key time of development. An Enhanced DBS for Children on the Update is required for this role.
As a Social Work Team Manager within the Assessment Service, you will lead a small team supporting children in need of statutory assessment and intervention. The work is fast-paced, diverse, and highly engaging, with strong multi-agency collaboration and a clear focus on delivering positive and timely outcomes for children and families.
You will play a central role in embedding a relational practice model underpinned by Signs of Safety, driving high standards of practice and supporting continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a team of Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers and NQSWs
* Provide regular reflective supervision and professional support
* Oversee statutory assessments and interventions
* Drive quality practice and performance
* Promote effective partnership working
* Ensure compliance with current legislation, policies and procedures
About You
* Qualified Social Worker with significant post-qualification experience
* Strong background in statutory children’s social work
* Experience delivering reflective supervision
* Committed to developing and supporting staff
* Experience mentoring students, NQSWs or colleagues
* Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and practice standards
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to make a real impact within a supportive and forward-thinking service.
Hybrid working arrangement - 3 days in the office and all week when you are on duty (one week per month).
Please apply via CV or contact for more details on (phone number removed)
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