Social Worker - Team Manager

Knowsley Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Manager to lead our Communities Team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a dedicated team of social workers and make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in the community.

As Team Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services that promote independence, well-being, and positive outcomes for service users. This role offers the chance to lead by example, develop your team, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

• Lead and manage a team of social workers, providing guidance, support, and regular supervision.
• Oversee the delivery of effective and timely assessments, care planning, and interventions for individuals and families in the community.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and manage team performance, ensuring high-quality service delivery and positive outcomes.
• Promote collaborative working with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for service users.
• Support the professional development of team members and contribute to a learning culture within the service.
• Manage resources effectively, balancing team caseloads and priorities.

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in social work, including management or supervisory roles.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in social care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with service users, colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of 350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - 350 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to 250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.