TEMPLATE - Liquid Childrens Social Work TEMP

Our client, Durham County Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Manager to join the Families First Service in the North of the County. The team is currently fully staffed and is preparing for service developments in line with upcoming government reforms. This is a key management position, overseeing a busy and supportive team that undertakes Child and Family Assessments, Section 47 enquiries, Children in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care work. You will also be responsible for overseeing care proceedings and private law cases, ensuring high-quality practice and positive outcomes for children and families. As Team Manager, you will provide leadership, supervision, and support to Social Workers, including Newly Qualified Social Workers, while maintaining responsibility for team performance and service delivery.

What will your responsibilities be? 

• Provide effective leadership and management within the Families First Service.
• Supervise and support Social Workers, including Newly Qualified Social Workers.
• Oversee Child and Family Assessments, Section 47 enquiries, Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care work.
• Manage and oversee care proceedings and private law cases.&l