Knowsley - Team Manager - Child Protection Team
Knowsley Borough Council is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Team Manager to join their Child Protection Team.
Location :- Westmorland Road, Huyton
Payrate :- Depending on Experience
Hybrid working :- 3 days office based.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, supervise, and support a team of social workers and practitioners delivering child protection services.
- Ensure children and young people are safeguarded and protected from harm, in line with statutory duties and safeguarding procedures.
- Provide effective case management oversight, ensuring timely assessments, planning, interventions, and reviews.
- Monitor the quality of practice and decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
- Manage complex and high-risk child protection cases, providing guidance and professional expertise to staff.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Chair and contribute to strategy meetings, case discussions, and multi-agency safeguarding forums.
- Promote effective partnership working with families, schools, health services, police, and other key agencies.
- Support staff development through supervision, coaching, performance management, and training.
- Manage team performance, workloads, and resources to ensure service objectives are met.
- Drive continuous improvement and contribute to service development initiatives.
- Prepare reports, analyse performance data, and provide updates to senior management.
- Foster a culture of reflective practice, accountability, inclusion, and professional excellence.
- Respond effectively to safeguarding concerns, complaints, and escalations as required.
Essential Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
- Social Work England Registration
- Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
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