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Are you an experienced Children's Social Care professional with strong team management experience? Our client is looking for a Team Manager to join their Children's Assessments Team in East London.

Position: Team Manager – Children's Assessments
Rate: £45.20 per hour
Contract Duration: 3-6 Months

Purpose:

• You’ll provide leadership and oversight within a Children's Assessments Team, supporting high-quality social work practice and positive outcomes for children and families.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Children's Social Workers, providing supervision and professional support.
• Oversee assessments, caseloads, safeguarding activity and statutory work.
• Monitor performance, quality and timescales while supporting effective decision-making.
• Work with partner agencies to ensure children and families receive appropriate support.

Job Requirements:

• Previous Local Authority Children's Social Care experience is essential. Please do not apply if you have not worked within a Local Authority setting.
• Social Work qualification with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Children's Social Care.
• Previous Team Manager or senior management experience within a statutory children's service.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to jade.packham@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Jade on  020 3854 4906
 to discuss further.

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