Children's Team Manager - Children with Disability (CWD) Team
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Authority: Halton Borough Council (Children's Services)
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Pay Rate:£46.00 per hour (Umbrella)
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Contract: Full-Time Locum Assignment
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Working Pattern: Modern hybrid working arrangements available
Halton Borough Council is recruiting a dedicated Children's Team Manager to lead their specialist Children with Disability (CWD) Team. Offering a top-tier rate of £46.00 per hour, this role is ideal for an accomplished manager skilled at supervising practitioners, managing case allocations, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective services for children with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Staff Supervision & Leadership: Direct line management, supervision, and guidance of a team of qualified Social Workers, driving staff well-being, development, and high practice standards.
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Work Allocation & Prioritisation: Manage the prioritisation and allocation of team casework across Halton, identifying resource needs and ensuring services meet legal and policy obligations.
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Statutory Practice Oversight: Maintain robust oversight across Child Protection enquiries, Care Planning, Statutory Reviews, and Leaving Care transitions.
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Multi-Agency & Partnership Working: Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships across statutory, voluntary, and independent sectors, chairing multi-agency meetings as required.
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Reporting & Quality Assurance: Work alongside the Principal Manager to ensure strict adherence to performance, accounting, and documentation standards.
What We Are Looking For:
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Qualifications & SWE: DipSW/CQSW or equivalent Social Work qualification with active Social Work England (SWE) registration.
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Supervisory Experience: Prior experience supervising staff or student resources within statutory Children's Social Care.
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Specialist Knowledge: Sound working knowledge of Child Protection law, Care Planning regulations, Leaving Care legislation, and disability pathways.
Why Apply?
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Top Market Rate: Earn £46.00 per hour.
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Specialist Practice: Lead a dedicated CWD team making a direct impact on children and families with complex needs across Widnes and Runcorn.
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