Team Manager (social Worker) - Family Help/safeguarding Team in Enfield, Middlesex

Job Title: Team Manager (Social Worker) – Family Help / Safeguarding Team

Location: Enfield (Silver Street, N9 0HF)

Salary: £45.20 per hour

Contract Type: Ongoing, Full-Time (35 hours per week, Locum)

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to lead a Family Help/Safeguarding Team within Enfield. This hybrid locum role offers both flexibility and leadership responsibility, giving you the chance to shape high-quality safeguarding practice while making a real impact on children and families.

Perks and Benefits:

• Hybrid Working: 2–3 days in the office, with the remainder remote
• Locum Flexibility: Greater control over your schedule and workload
• Competitive Pay: £45.20 per hour
• Professional Growth: Exposure to complex cases and leadership development
• Work-Life Balance: Flexibility to manage personal and professional commitments
• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

What You Will Do:

• Lead, manage, and support a team of social workers to maintain high safeguarding standards
• Oversee assessments, care planning, and delivery of family support services
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to develop effective safeguarding plans
• Monitor team performance and implement service improvements
• Ensure compliance with statutory frameworks, policies, and best practice standards
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Significant experience in children’s safeguarding and family support services
• Previous management or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practice frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Working in Enfield:
Enfield offers a balance of green spaces and urban living, with easy access to central London. It’s a diverse and vibrant borough, making it an ideal place to grow both professionally and personally.

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