At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver high-quality safeguarding services for children and families.
- Company: Oxfordshire County Council, committed to child welfare and family support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team focused on positive outcomes for families.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career in social work.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Social Worker with leadership experience in children's services.
The predicted salary is between 43.2 - 52.8 £ per hour.
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 - Family Support & Safeguarding
Location: Oxford
Pay Rate: £38.12 PAYE or £47.50 Umbrella
Hours: 37 hours per week
About the Role
- Lead and supervise a team delivering statutory safeguarding services to children and families
- Ensure children and young people receive timely assessment, support and intervention to reduce risk and improve outcomes
- Oversee Child in Need, Child Protection and Court Work activity
- Ensure children's plans are progressed within statutory timescales
- Deliver high-quality supervision and management oversight
- Undertake quality assurance activity, including audits and performance monitoring
- Promote relationship-based and restorative practice
- Develop effective partnership working with families and multi-agency professionals
- Support service development and continuous improvement
- Manage team performance, workload allocation and resource planning
- Ensure compliance with statutory guidance, legislation and local policies
About You
- Social Work England registration
- A recognised Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
- Significant experience within Children’s Social Care
- Previous supervisory, management or leadership experience
- Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge
- Experience managing complex legal and court proceedings
- Knowledge of the Public Law Outline (PLO)
- Understanding of relationship-based and family safeguarding practice
- Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills
- Ability to support, challenge and develop practitioners through effective supervision
- Strong understanding of performance management and quality assurance
Essential Experience
- Direct experience supervising social workers undertaking safeguarding work with children and families
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and research relating to safeguarding and child welfare
- Proven ability to make complex decisions regarding children and families in need of help and protection
- Experience managing risk and driving positive outcomes for children
- Strong report writing, assessment and case management skills
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Children’s Services leader seeking a challenging and rewarding management role within a supportive safeguarding service focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and families.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment.
Social Work Team Manager - FSS - Oxfordshire employer: Caritas Recruitment
Join our Family Help Team in Herefordshire, where we prioritise a supportive work culture that empowers Children's Social Workers to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. With flexible working arrangements, ongoing training, and wellness programs, we are committed to your professional growth and well-being, ensuring you thrive in a collaborative environment dedicated to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable communities.
