via reed · 11 May 2026 ·33 days ago

Children's Assistant Team Manager- Safeguarding Team

Reed
Merseyside Contract GBP 78,000 – 78,000
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Our client, a Mersyside council is seeking a Children's Assistant Team Manager to join their Safeguarding Team.

Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

  • Provide day-to-day supervision and support to Social Workers and Senior Practitioners, ensuring safe and effective case management

  • Oversee safeguarding activity, including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Section 47 enquiries, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions

  • Support the Team Manager with case allocation, workload management, and meeting statutory timescales and performance targets

  • Review and authorise assessments, plans, and key decisions, ensuring high-quality practice in line with legislation and guidance

  • Contribute to risk management by supporting staff to assess and respond to safeguarding concerns effectively

  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies, attending and contributing to multi-agency meetings and safeguarding processes

  • Support quality assurance through audits, supervision, and continuous improvement of practice standards

  • Deputise for the Team Manager as required, helping to lead the team and promote a positive, high-performing culture

Requirements of this role:
  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England

  • Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience

Benefits of working through Reed, include:
  • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.

  • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.

  • Free CV building and Interview support.

  • Free DBS checks.

  • Weekly payroll.

  • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.

  • CPD contributions.

  • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.

  • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!

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