2-3 months contract with a local authority

Summary

The Interim Team Manager is crucial in enhancing social work practices and improving outcomes for children in care. This role is dedicated to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, and relationship-based practices through systematic auditing, practice evaluations, casework oversight, and targeted improvement activities.

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct systematic audits across services, including thematic, diagnostic, and service-level evaluations.
Conduct and moderate practice evaluations to ensure consistent, high-quality social work practices.
Provide analytical reports and clear feedback to the Quality Assurance team, practitioners, and managers.
Support practitioners with targeted casework improvements, ensuring assessments and interventions meet high professional standards.
Deliver reflective supervision, coaching, and evidence-based feedback to strengthen best practices.
Promote a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Children in Care service.

Requirements

Essential Experience Required
- Minimum of two years’ management experience within children’s social care.
- Strong background in auditing, quality assurance, or practice improvement.
- Proven experience in leading and developing practitioners through supervision and reflective discussions.

Essential Qualifications Required
- Qualified Social Worker with active professional registration.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and learning within children’s services.
- Management or leadership training is desirable.

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