11th November, 2026
Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a local authority in Hampshire, are looking for an experienced Localities Team Leader to join their team and play a crucial role in their social care operations.
Position: Localities Team Leader
Location: Hampshire
Rate: £35.81 p/h (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 months (Possible Extension)
Duties:
- Supervise a team of social workers supporting vulnerable children, subject to child in need or protection plans and Looked After Children.
- Responsible for case planning through supporting social work staff to assess need and identify outcomes needed to safeguard the wellbeing of vulnerable children.
- Ensure the social workers are completing statutory tasks in a timely and quality to meet the needs of vulnerable children.
- Responsibility for the quality of casework, performance management and staff development in the Team.
- Supervisory responsibility for approximately six social workers who you will support with a reflective and restorative approach to practice.
Job Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree/MSc in Social Work and be HCPC registered.
- Substantial post qualification social work experience in Children's Social Care, preferably in a Locality team.
- Ability to use statutory procedures and local standards/processes to inform good practice.
- Experience of development and implementation of business plans.
- An Enhanced DBS certificate is essential for this role.
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tyrese.gb@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tyrese on 020 3854 4909 to discuss further.
To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment
Localities Team Leader employer: Tempting Recruitment
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