Team Manager required for work within the child protection assessment and intervention Team based in Plymouth in the beautiful county of Devon.
Competitive rates of pay £47.50ph. 37 hour, This is maternity cover - to be reviewed end of March 2027 but may be until end of August. contract with opportunity to extend. Good transport links to the M5 and A38. Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
About the Role
- To manage a team of up to 7 social workers who carry out child protection assessment and intervention work. This will include legal work and attendance at court.
- To hold team meetings, briefings and performance meetings.
- To hold supervision and quality assurance of work.
- To chair meetings for children such as placement planning and public law outline.
- To present weekly and monthly performance data and devise plans for improvement to senior leaders.
Minimum of 4 years recent child protection experience and 2 years as a team manager.
About You
You will bring a strong combination of professional values, behaviours, and specialist skills, demonstrating a commitment to high?quality social work practice and positive outcomes for children and families.
You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK.
As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering:
- Dedicated personal and professional service.
- Free DBS check.
- CV review service.
- Interview advice.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Post-placement follow up meetings.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent.
Team Manager - Child Protection - Plymouth employer: Eden Brown Synergy
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