Team Manager - Safeguarding Team

• Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

• Authority: Barnsley Council (Children & Family Social Care)

• Pay Rate:£40.00 per hour (Umbrella)

• Contract: Full-Time Locum Assignment

• Working Pattern: Hybrid working arrangements available

Are you an experienced Children's Social Care Manager looking for a rewarding leadership post in a supportive, high-performing authority?

Barnsley Council is recruiting an experienced, dedicated Team Manager to lead one of their Safeguarding Teams. Offering a competitive rate of £40.00 per hour, this role is ideal for an accomplished manager skilled at guiding frontline social workers through Child in Need, Child Protection, and Public/Private Law proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Management: Lead and manage a dedicated safeguarding pod consisting of 7 qualified Social Workers, ensuring robust case management oversight and practice quality.

• Reflective Supervision: Provide regular, high-quality reflective supervision, support, and professional guidance to team members to drive best outcomes for children.

• Caseload & Risk Management: Maintain strong oversight of cases involving Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) plans, and children subject to Private and Public Law court proceedings (PLO).

• Performance & Quality Assurance: Ensure statutory timescales, quality standards, and performance management frameworks are consistently met within the team.

• Supportive Leadership: Foster a nurturing, transparent team culture with visible management and active problem-solving support.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualifications & SWE: Recognised Social Work qualification with active Social Work England (SWE) registration.

• Management Experience: Proven experience as a Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager within statutory Children's Safeguarding, Duty & Assessment, or Family Support services.

• Court & CP Expertise: In-depth working knowledge of the Children Act 1989, statutory CP frameworks, and managing complex Public/Private Law court cases.

• Mobility: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel across the borough.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Pay Rate: Earn £40.00 per hour.

• Manageable Span of Control: Oversee a dedicated team of 7 social workers, allowing for meaningful supervision and hands-on leadership.

• Supportive Service: Benefit from visible senior management, well-resourced teams, and strong hybrid working flexibility.

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