LocationCambridge, CambridgeshireSalaryUp to£45.50/hrJob TypeTemporaryJob DisciplineSocial Work**About the Role**Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to join its Families First Service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting children and families through assessment, intervention, safeguarding, and care planning.The successful candidate will work with children and families to deliver high-quality social work practice, managing risk and safeguarding concerns while promoting positive outcomes through relationship-based practice.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead and support work with children and families within the Families First Service.* Complete assessments, plans, and interventions to meet the needs of children and young people.* Undertake direct work with children and families to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.* Manage safeguarding concerns and risk, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.* Lead on court work and care proceedings, including preparing high-quality assessments, statements, and reports.* Attend court hearings and work effectively to court-directed timescales.* Work collaboratively with children, families, wider support networks, and partner agencies.* Promote strengths-based and relationship-focused practice across the service.**Requirements*** Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.* Significant experience within Children's Social Care.* Strong safeguarding and risk management experience.* Experience of court work and care proceedings.* Ability to complete high-quality assessments, reports, and care planning.* Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service committed to improving outcomes for children and families through collaborative, relationship-based practice.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.If you have experience within safeguarding, assessment, or family support services and would like to discuss the role in more detail, we'd be delighted to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Social Work Team Manager - Families First Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Up to £45.50 / hour employer: SourceFlow
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