Social Work Team Manager - Children In Care in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager – Children in Care
Location: Nottingham, UK
Salary: £42 per hour
Type: Ongoing | Full-time

Take on a transformative leadership role as a Social Work Team Manager specialising in Children in Care in the vibrant city of Nottingham. This ongoing locum opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate of £42 and the chance to lead an experienced team in delivering high-quality outcomes for children and young people. If you’re passionate about service improvement and want to make a lasting difference, Nottingham City Council is ready to welcome you.

Perks and Benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Shape your schedule and gain experience in a rewarding, dynamic role.

• Excellent Pay: Receive competitive hourly rates that recognise your leadership and expertise.

• Professional Growth: Access structured development and training programmes to drive your career forward.

• Networking & Collaboration: Work alongside senior leaders and practitioners within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, manage, and support a team of social workers and practitioners within the Children in Care service.

• Champion Nottingham’s improvement agenda, with a strong focus on delivering measurable outcomes.

• Drive forward inspection readiness, performance management, and innovation in service delivery.

• Encourage a learning culture, promote professional development, and embed best practice standards.

• Collaborate across the wider children's services system to ensure a child-centred and integrated approach to care.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

• Extensive experience managing teams in Children’s Services, ideally within Looked After Children or Care Leavers.

• Proven ability to lead teams through service improvement and inspection processes.

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and care standards.

Why Work in Nottingham?

With its rich cultural heritage, thriving community, and commitment to innovation in public services, Nottingham is an ideal place to live and work. The city is deeply invested in improving outcomes for children and families and offers the support and resources you need to make a genuine difference. Enjoy the perfect blend of career progression and work-life balance in one of the UK’s most engaging cities.

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