Team Manager Children’s Social Care

Team Manager
3–6 month contract – start ASAP
South West England
£42–£46 per hour
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Remote/Hybrid working

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will take place week commencing 24th March.

You’ll step into an exciting opportunity as a Team Manager, leading a dedicated Looked After Children team and driving high‑quality social work practice. You’ll oversee cases, guide a skilled workforce, manage a service-critical budget, and shape service improvements that make a genuine impact. If you’re ready to make your mark and lead with purpose, this is your chance to step in and influence real change.

Your role as Team Manager:

• Lead and manage the Looked After Children team, ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Allocate, monitor and audit cases, ensuring compliance with legislation and performance standards
• Oversee delegated budgets, using resources efficiently and strategically
• Provide supervision, guidance and performance management to your team
• Drive service development, improvement and training initiatives

Your experience as a Team Manager:

• Proven experience in Children’s Social Care at Senior Practitioner level or above
• Strong background in child protection, legislation and evidence‑based practice
• Skilled in leadership, supervision and staff development
• Confident managing performance, quality assurance and outcomes
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high‑quality decisions at pace

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who might be, please contact Lucy Connick or Sarah Macrae on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.   (We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation.)

Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce. Recruitment decisions are based on your skills and experience, and reasonable adjustments will always be supported.

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