Children's Assistant Team Manager- Safeguarding Team

Our client, a Mersyside council is seeking a Children's Assistant Team Manager to join their Safeguarding Team.

Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to Social Workers and Senior Practitioners, ensuring safe and effective case management
• Oversee safeguarding activity, including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Section 47 enquiries, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions
• Support the Team Manager with case allocation, workload management, and meeting statutory timescales and performance targets
• Review and authorise assessments, plans, and key decisions, ensuring high-quality practice in line with legislation and guidance
• Contribute to risk management by supporting staff to assess and respond to safeguarding concerns effectively
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies, attending and contributing to multi-agency meetings and safeguarding processes
• Support quality assurance through audits, supervision, and continuous improvement of practice standards
• Deputise for the Team Manager as required, helping to lead the team and promote a positive, high-performing culture

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
• Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!