Social Worker Team Manager - Grade 12 (Social and Healthcare Qualified)

Social Worker Team Manager – Grade 12 (Social & Healthcare Qualified)
📍 The Portal, Ellesmere Port
🕒 37 hours per week (early 16:30 finish on Fridays)
💷 £43.00 per hour
🏡 Hybrid working available
Are you an experienced Social Work professional ready to take the next step into leadership? We’re seeking a dedicated Social Worker Team Manager to lead a dynamic team committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.
About the RoleThis is a pivotal leadership position where you will ensure that children and young people remain at the heart of all practice. You will champion a strengths-based, relational, and trauma-informed approach, aligned with Our Way of Working, while delivering a high-quality, responsive service for families.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong operational leadership to maintain a stable and effective service
• Manage risk, ensuring statutory responsibilities and escalation processes are followed
• Lead on recruitment, induction, supervision, and performance management
• Foster a reflective, learning-focused, and trauma-informed team culture
• Monitor service performance through data analysis and quality assurance activity
• Use feedback and insight to drive continuous service improvement
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external agencies
• Contribute to strategic development, service planning, and reporting
• Manage resources in line with financial and regulatory frameworks
• Support workforce and practice development alongside senior leadership teams

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant leadership experience
• Strong understanding of statutory frameworks and safeguarding practices
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
• Commitment to trauma-informed and relationship-based practice
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model
• Flexibility required, including occasional out-of-hours work
• Participation in emergency duty rotas
• Regular travel as part of the role

Apply TodayIf you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Send your CV to Nik.froud@servicecare.org.uk
📞 Call 01772 208964 for more information
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