Team Manager - Child Protection

Duty Team Manager – Children's Services

Location: St Helens (Hybrid)
Rate: £26.95 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Duty Team Manager to join Children's Services in St Helens.

This is a fast-paced role leading a Duty Team responsible for responding to all new referrals into Children's Services and completing Children and Family Assessments. You'll manage a team of 6 Social Workers, 1 Social Work Assistant, and an Assistant Team Manager, ensuring high-quality safeguarding practice, timely assessments, and effective care planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support a busy Duty Team.
• Oversee the allocation and quality assurance of Children and Family Assessments.
• Provide management oversight of Section 47 investigations and safeguarding decisions.
• Ensure timely progression of cases, including transfers at ICPC, PLO, and care proceedings.
• Monitor performance, manage risk, and promote excellent social work practice.
• Support staff development, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Previous management or supervisory experience within Children's Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, Section 47 investigations, and care planning.
• Experience managing performance, providing supervision, and leading multidisciplinary working.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.

You'll be joining a supportive management team alongside three experienced Duty Team Managers, with regular supervision and guidance from the Head of Service.

If you're an experienced leader looking for your next challenge in Children's Services, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this excellent opportunity in St Helens. For more information, contact Natasha Haddon.