🩺 We’re Hiring – Team Manager – Children We Look After
📍 Location: St Helens Council
🔖 Reference – SCS614
🕒 Job Type: Full Time – 37 Hours per Week
💰 Rate: £52 per hour (via umbrella)
💼 Contract Length: 3 months initially (extension likely based on review)

About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of St Helens Council for an experienced and qualified Team Manager – Children We Look After. This full-time locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £52 with an initial 3-month contract to cover a period of sickness, subject to review and likely extension.

As Team Manager, you will oversee a team of six social workers and one Assistant Team Manager within the Children We Look After service. The role requires strong leadership skills, a commitment to high standards of practice, and extensive experience in children’s social care.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage caseloads related to Children We Look After.
• Supervise and support a team of social workers and an Assistant Team Manager.
• Ensure quality service delivery in line with statutory responsibilities and local procedures.
• Provide oversight in areas including Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), Criminal Exploitation (CE), Missing children, and overall care planning.
• Contribute to service improvement and performance monitoring.

Requirements:
• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience in a managerial role within children’s services.
• Strong understanding of legislation and procedures related to Children We Look After.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (must be registered on the Update Service).

Why Join Us?
• Competitive pay at £52 per hour (via umbrella).
• Opportunity to lead and mentor a dedicated team.
• Contribute to meaningful outcomes for children and young people.
• Work with a supportive local authority committed to high standards of practice.

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📝 Apply Now
To apply, please email the following documents to esther@supplycaresolutions.co.uk:
• An up-to-date CV including full work history with clear dates (both locum and permanent roles).
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (e.g., passport or share code).
• Proof of National Insurance (e.g., recent payslip, P45/P60, or HMRC letter).
• Social Work England registration number.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (must be on the Update Service).

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🌐 About Supply Care Solutions
Supply Care Solutions has a wide range of locum opportunities across the UK, recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grades. All locums must be contract-compliant before commencing work through our agency. We work in full compliance with Monitor/TDA rate caps, ensuring transparency and fair practice across all placements.