Social Worker Team Manager - Essex in Grays

Social Worker Team Manager - Children's Services Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Team Manager | Children's Services | Thurrock | £287.63 per Day Umbrella Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to join Thurrock Children's Services on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and develop a frontline team within a well-established service committed to delivering positive outcomes for children, young people and families. Based in Grays, Essex, the successful candidate will provide strong leadership, oversight and support to a team of social work professionals, ensuring high-quality practice, effective performance management and compliance with statutory responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team delivering services to children and families across Children's Social Care. Ensure safe, effective and child-centred practice in line with legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures. Provide regular supervision, case oversight and professional support to team members. Monitor and drive performance against service objectives, quality standards and key performance indicators. Oversee case allocation and ensure robust plans are in place for all children and families. Identify and manage high-risk, complex and high-profile cases within the service. Chair meetings and represent Children's Services at multi-agency forums and partnership meetings. Support workforce development through coaching, mentoring and performance management. Contribute to service improvement initiatives and strategic developments across the department. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and professional excellence. Requirements: Social Work England Registration. Qualified Social Worker with substantial post-qualifying experience within Children's Services. Previous experience as a Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager or Advanced Practitioner with supervisory responsibilities. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, children in need and statutory social work practice. Experience managing performance, supervision and service delivery within a local authority setting. Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills. What's on Offer: £287.63 per day Umbrella (£214.01 PAYE). Opportunity to lead an established Children's Social Care team. Supportive senior management structure. Valuable leadership experience within a progressive local authority.Location: Thurrock Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy