Our Client, a Greater Manchester council, is seeking a Children’s Team Manager to join their Front Door Team.
Fantastic payrate of £43 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:
*Receive and screen referrals from professionals and the public
*Assess risk and determine appropriate intervention levels
*Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries
*Collaborate with multi-agency partners (e.g., police, health, education)
*Attend and contribute to strategy discussions and MARAC meetings
*Provide consultation and safeguarding advice to professionals
*Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports
*Escalate concerns and initiate child protection procedures
*Work within a duty rota to ensure consistent service delivery
*Apply strengths-based and relational approaches in practice
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:
*Provide strong operational leadership to the Front Door team, ensuring all contacts and referrals are screened promptly and in line with statutory thresholds.
*Oversee high-quality decision-making, giving timely management direction on safeguarding concerns, strategy discussions, and next steps for children and families.
*Manage, support, and develop a team of Social Workers and Senior Practitioners through regular supervision, coaching, and performance oversight.
*Ensure all assessments, information-gathering, and safety planning are completed to a high standard and within required timescales.
*Lead multi-agency collaboration with partners such as police, health, and education to ensure swift information sharing and coordinated safeguarding responses.
*Monitor workloads, allocate cases effectively, and maintain clear systems to ensure compliance with statutory guidance and local procedures.
*Use data and performance insights to drive continuous improvement, identifying areas for development and embedding best practice within the service.
*Promote a culture of reflective practice, professional curiosity, and child-centred decision-making across the team.
Does this role interest you? Apply today!