Leeds City Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager (TM) to lead a Locality Team in East Leeds. This role involves overseeing social work practice across referral, assessment, Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Children Looked After (CLA), ensuring high-quality service delivery. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour (umbrella).
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of up to 7 Social Workers (SW), Advanced Practitioners (AP), and Social Work Assistants (SWA), providing leadership, supervision, and professional development.
- Oversee case discussions, decisions, and care planning, ensuring best practices in safeguarding and service delivery.
- Chair meetings, strategy discussions, and case reviews, engaging fully with the wider management team.
- Ensure effective risk management and decision-making, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines.
- Support the duty system (once every 4 weeks), ensuring smooth service delivery.
- Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to provide coordinated support for children and families.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Proven experience in team management or senior social work roles within Locality, CIN, CP, or CLA teams.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience in case management, supervision, and decision-making.
- Excellent knowledge of child safeguarding legislation, risk assessment, and care planning.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing a diverse caseload and leading a team effectively.
What Leeds City Council Offers:
- Pay Rate: £40 per hour (umbrella).
- A leadership role in a well-structured and supportive Locality Team.
- Opportunities to shape and improve social work practice across East Leeds.
- A collaborative management team committed to achieving positive outcomes for children.
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy:
- 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.
- A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search, employment, and beyond.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Team Manager ready to lead Leeds City Council's Locality Team, please contact Mahek Shah at or call directly on 0175 655 6972.
Join Leeds City Council's Locality Team and play a key role in safeguarding children and leading professional social work practice in East Leeds.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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