Team Manager - Duty & Assessment Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Team Manager - Duty & Assessment Team

Job Title: Team Manager - Duty & Assessment Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children's Services
Location: Wigan, UK
Salary: £42.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing Locum
Working Pattern: Part-Time / Full-Time

Role Overview

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to join the Duty & Assessment Team within Children's Social Care at Wigan Council. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £42.00 per hour, with both part-time and full-time working options available.

In this position, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for managing referrals, undertaking assessments, and ensuring timely safeguarding interventions for children and families. You will play a critical role in overseeing statutory duties, guiding professional practice, and supporting staff development while ensuring the highest standards of child protection and service delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social work professional seeking to combine leadership, safeguarding expertise, and service development within a dynamic local authority environment.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible Working Options: Choose between part-time or full-time hours to support your work-life balance.

Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £42.00 per hour, providing financial flexibility and rewarding your leadership expertise.

Diverse Professional Experience: Gain valuable experience leading teams within a fast-paced statutory children's service.

Flexible Working Patterns: Enjoy adaptable working arrangements that allow you to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments.

Ongoing Role Stability: Benefit from a long-term locum opportunity, providing continuity and professional stability.

What You Will Do

Lead and manage a team of Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, and support staff within the Duty & Asses