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Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Team Manager to join the Court Advisory Team at Sefton Council.

Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: L20 3NJ, Sefton

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy Court Advisory Team, supporting the Team Manager in delivering high-quality services for children and families involved in court proceedings. You will provide leadership, supervision and professional guidance to social workers while ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and positive outcomes are achieved.

You will oversee complex casework, support court planning, provide quality assurance and work closely with partner agencies to ensure effective safeguarding practice.

Key Skills Required:

* Experience within Court, Child Protection or Safeguarding Teams
* Previous experience supervising, mentoring or supporting social workers
* Strong knowledge of court proceedings, PLO and statutory children's services
* Excellent safeguarding, assessment and risk management skills
* Ability to oversee complex casework and provide quality assurance
* Strong communication, leadership and multi-agency working skills
* Social Work England registration required

Essential Requirements:

* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* Registered with Social Work England
* Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Services
* Previous experience as a Senior Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner, Assistant Team Manager or equivalent

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
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to or call 0114 700 3883 for more information.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Sefton Metropolitan Brough Council is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager to support their Court Advisory Team.

Location: Trinity Road, Bootle
Pay Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Team Manager in the operational leadership of the Court Advisory Team, ensuring high-quality social work practice and performance.Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and case direction to social workers managing public and private law proceedings.Ensure timely and effective preparation of court reports, statements, and care plans in line with statutory requirements and court timetables.Monitor caseloads, workflow, and performance to ensure compliance with legislation, practice standards, and service KPIs.Chair professional meetings, strategy discussions, and planning meetings where required.Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, reflective supervision, and quality assurance of practice.Oversee risk management and ensure robust safeguarding practice for children subject to court proceedings.Contribute to service development, audits, and implementation of best practice and policy updates.Work collaboratively with legal teams, CAFCASS, guardians, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children.Deputise for the Team Manager in their absence, including decision-making and escalation management.Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and high professional standards.

Essential Requirements:

Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalentAt least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's servicesSocial Work England RegistrationDriving 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 SynergyReferral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to usBonus for finding your own jobTwice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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