Social Work Team Manager - CWD/CIDT - Manchester

CWD Team Manager (Qualified Social Work Manager)
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

Children with Disabilities Team Manager
Manchester City Council
Up to £46 per hour
Caritas Recruitment is supporting Manchester City Council with the recruitment of an experienced Children with Disabilities Team Manager to provide leadership and oversight within a dedicated Children with Disabilities service.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Team Manager with a strong background in children's social care, safeguarding, and managing services for children and young people with disabilities.

Key Details

Location: Manchester
Pay Rate: Up to £46 per hour
Contract Length: 3 to 6 months
Working Pattern: Full-time
Office Attendance: Candidates should expect to be more office-based than hybrid, although some flexibility is available
Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

As Team Manager, you will:

Lead, support, and supervise a team of Social Workers within the Children with Disabilities Service
Ensure high-quality practice and positive outcomes for children and families
Oversee assessments, care planning, child protection, and statutory interventions
Support staff development, performance management, and case progression
Drive excellent practice standards and ensure compliance with legislation and local procedures
Work closely with partner agencies to deliver effective multi-agency support

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

Social Work England registration
Significant experience within Children's Social Care
Previous Team Manager or Advanced Practitioner experience
Strong knowledge of Children with Disabilities services
Experience managing complex safeguarding and child protection cases
Excellent leadership, supervision, and decision-making skills
A strong understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and performance standardsManchester City Council is keen to appoint an experienced manager quickly and will review suitable applications promptly.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed