Team Manager(Social Work) - Children's Safeguarding and Complex Risk Team

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Join our team as a Children's Social Work Team Manager - Safeguarding Team in Barnsley. Dive into an inspiring 3-month assignment with a competitive hourly rate of £40. Engage fully in a full-time position that empowers you to lead and innovate with a dynamic team tackling complex challenges in the social work sphere.

This is an exciting time to join Barnsley Children's Services as we aim to appoint an experienced social work-qualified Manager to lead our contextual safeguarding and complex risk team, BSafe. This role sits at the heart of our partnership's safeguarding efforts, addressing the needs of children vulnerable to exploitation, persistent missing episodes, or harmful behaviours. As a skilled, inspirational, and motivated manager, you will oversee a team of dedicated Social Workers, ensuring that children and families receive intensive, flexible support. Your responsibilities extend beyond traditional management; you will shape the strategic and operational partnerships that combat exploitation and complex risk.

What you will do:

* Drive continuous professional development across the team and the wider children's services.

* Lead operational delivery of key processes including MACE, partnership briefings, and case allocations.

* Play a pivotal role in workforce development and supervise Social Workers within the team.

* Support the planning and oversight of children subject to various safeguarding plans.

* Engage with police partners in co-ordinating mapping and intelligence sharing.

Perks and benefits:

* Locum job with competitive pay allowing you flexibility and control over your career path.

* A vibrant team environment where no two days are the same.

* Access to extensive professional development and training opportunities to grow your skills.

* Be part of a resilient and supportive community striving for positive change in a key sector.

* Gain invaluable experience in a leading-edge safeguarding team working on critical social issues.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

* A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, or equivalent) and registration with Social Work England (SWE).

* Significant post-qualification experience in a social work role, with a proven ability to contribute to management decisions.

* Demonstrated experience in supporting and supervising staff, with the ability to motivate and guide a team in a challenging environment.

* A strong commitment to supporting the learning and development of others and fostering continuous improvement.

* Excellent knowledge and understanding of working with vulnerable children and young people, especially in relation to safeguarding and exploitation.

* Experience working collaboratively with partners to address complex safeguarding and contextual risks.

* A highly dynamic approach, with the ability to thrive in a challenging and unpredictable environment.

* Experience in managing and overseeing complex caseloads, as well as the ability to think critically and make informed management decisions.

Barnsley offers not only a fulfilling career opportunity but also a delightful place to live and work. Nestled in Yorkshire, Barnsley is blessed with scenic beauty, a warm-hearted community, and rich culture. With excellent transport links and a wealth of leisure activities, it's a perfect place to balance work and play. Join us in making a difference while enjoying the vibrant life Barnsley has to offer.

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