Team Manager

Job Description 2-3 months contract with a local authority Summary

• The Interim Team Manager is crucial in enhancing social work practices and improving outcomes for children in care. This role is dedicated to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, and relationship-based practices through systematic auditing, practice evaluations, casework oversight, and targeted improvement activities.

• Lead and conduct systematic audits across services, including thematic, diagnostic, and service-level evaluations.
• Conduct and moderate practice evaluations to ensure consistent, high-quality social work practices.
• Provide analytical reports and clear feedback to the Quality Assurance team, practitioners, and managers.
• Support practitioners with targeted casework improvements, ensuring assessments and interventions meet high professional standards.
• Deliver reflective supervision, coaching, and evidence-based feedback to strengthen best practices.
• Promote a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Children in Care service.

• Essential Experience Required
  • Minimum of two years’ management experience within children’s social care.
  • Strong background in auditing, quality assurance, or practice improvement.
  • Proven experience in leading and developing practitioners through supervision and reflective discussions.
• Essential Qualifications Required
  • Qualified Social Worker with active professional registration.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development and learning within children’s services.
  • Management or leadership training is desirable.

• Working hours:
  
  36.50 hours per week
• The role requires an Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Child).
• Please note we work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
• The role closes on 27th Feb 2026, apply ASAP.