Team Manager - Families First Team
Southend-on-Sea City Council
£44.50ph
Locum Contract
37 Hours Per Week
Caritas Recruitment is proud to be working with Southend-on-Sea City Council to recruit an experienced Team Manager to join their Families First Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven frontline Team Manager with a strong background in Children’s Services to lead and support a busy team delivering high-quality interventions to children and families.
About the Role
As Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership, supervision and oversight of social work practice within the Families First Team. You will be responsible for driving performance, ensuring positive outcomes for children, and maintaining high standards of safeguarding practice.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Current Team Manager experience within frontline Children’s Services
- Significant experience in:
- Child Protection (CP)
- Looked After Children (LAC)
- Assessment & Intervention (A&I)
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding frameworks
- Ability to manage performance, support staff development and oversee complex casework
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What's on Offer
- 37 hours per week
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive management structure
- Opportunity to make a real impact for children and families
- Competitive agency rate
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Team Manager - Families First - Southend in Southend-on-Sea employer: Caritas Recruitment Limited
Join our dedicated team in St Helens, where we prioritise the well-being of children in care and their families. As a Social Worker, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values professional development and offers flexible working arrangements, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong commitment to making a meaningful impact, this role provides an opportunity to grow within a community focused on positive change.
Contact Details:
Caritas Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
