Social Work Team Manager - FSS - Oxfordshire

Children's Team Manager (Qualified Social Work Manager) - Oxfordshire

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.

Team Manager - Family Support & Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council | Oxford
£38.12 PAYE / £47.50 Umbrella | 37 Hours Per Week
Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to join the Family Support & Safeguarding Service in Oxford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Team Manager or experienced Assistant Team Manager looking to step into a leadership role within a high-performing safeguarding service. You will lead a team of social workers and practitioners, ensuring children, young people and families receive timely, high-quality assessment, intervention and support.

Key Details

Location: Oxford
Team: Family Support & Safeguarding (Central)
Pay Rate: £38.12 PAYE or £47.50 Umbrella
Hours: 37 hours per week
Budget Responsibility: Yes
Reporting To: Service Manager

About the Role

As Team Manager, you will:

Lead and supervise a team delivering statutory safeguarding services to children and families
Ensure children and young people receive timely assessment, support and intervention to reduce risk and improve outcomes
Oversee Child in Need, Child Protection and Court Work activity
Ensure children's plans are progressed within statutory timescales
Deliver high-quality supervision and management oversight
Undertake quality assurance activity, including audits and performance monitoring
Promote relationship-based and restorative practice
Develop effective partnership working with families and multi-agency professionals
Support service development and continuous improvement
Manage team performance, workload allocation and resource planning
Ensure compliance with statutory guidance, legislation and local policies

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

Social Work England registration
A recognised Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
Significant experience within Children's Social Care
Previous supervisory, management or leadership experience
Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge
Experience managing complex legal and court proceedings
Knowledge of the Public Law Outline (PLO)
Understanding of relationship-based and family safeguarding practice
Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills
Ability to support, challenge and develop practitioners through effective supervision
Strong understanding of performance management and quality assurance

Essential Experience

Direct experience supervising social workers undertaking safeguarding work with children and families
Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and research relating to safeguarding and child welfare
Proven ability to make complex decisions regarding children and families in need of help and protection
Experience managing risk and driving positive outcomes for children
Strong report writing, assessment and case management skillsThis is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Children's Services leader seeking a challenging and rewarding management role within a supportive safeguarding service focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and families.
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