Hertfordshire - TM - Family Safeguarding Team
Team Manager - Family Safeguarding Team | Hertfordshire County Council | £45.50 per hour | Hybrid Working
Location: Hertfordshire
Role: Team Manager - Family Safeguarding
Rate: £45.50 per hour
Contract: Locum / Agency
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Driving Requirement: Must be a car driver
Team Manager - Family Safeguarding | Hertfordshire Council Jobs
Eden Brown Synergy are working in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council to recruit an experienced Team Manager within the Family Safeguarding Service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader to oversee a well-structured team of 6, consisting of Child Practitioners, Experienced Social Workers, and a Community Support Worker (CSW), ensuring consistently high standards of child protection and care proceedings practice.
About the Role - Family Safeguarding Team Manager
As Team Manager, you will:
- Lead and oversee high-quality social work practice across child protection and care proceedings
- Provide clear management oversight, guidance, and supervision to frontline practitioners
- Review, challenge, and sign off care plans, support packages, and interventions in line with legislative frameworks
- Take responsibility for complex and high-risk cases, applying sound professional judgement and decision-making
- Support staff development and ensure performance meets service expectations
- Work collaboratively with senior managers, safeguarding partners, and external agencies
- Drive continuous improvement across the Family Safeguarding model
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a multidisciplinary team to deliver effective safeguarding outcomes for children and families
- Resolve complex and high-risk situations using negotiation, influence, and professional expertise
- Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, external organisations, and the wider community
- Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities, policies, and safeguarding legislation
- Deploy resources effectively and deliver against service objectives and performance targets
Requirements - Team Manager Social Work Hertfordshire
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Proven experience as a Team Manager or Senior Practitioner in Children's Services
- Strong background in child protection, care proceedings, and safeguarding
- Excellent leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and lead a team effectively
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (ESSENTIAL)
Why Work Through Eden Brown Synergy?
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your contract
- Access to a wide range of exclusive social work roles across the UK
- Competitive hourly rates and weekly payroll
- Compliance and onboarding support to get you started quickly
- Ongoing check-ins and career guidance
Apply Now - Hertfordshire Social Work Jobs
If you are an experienced Team Manager in Children's Social Care looking for your next locum opportunity in Hertfordshire, this role offers a strong rate, flexible working, and a supportive team environment.
📩 Contact: Mayur Rabari 0114 700 3804
📧 m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 Apply today or reach out directly for more details
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Team Manager - Family Safeguarding in Hertfordshire. £45.50 per hour, hybrid working. Lead child protection and care proceedings practice. Apply with Eden Brown Synergy today.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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