Team Manager

Opus people solutions on behalf of Walsall Council have an exciting opportunity for aTeam Manager to join their Children in Care team. Job Title: Team Manager - Children in Care Length of assignment: 3 Months Hours per week: 37 Hourly rate: 41.41 Location:Walsall Remote/Office based:Hybrid Responsibilities Responsible for the leadership and management of a social work team ensuring that vulnerable children and their families receive responsive services that safeguard and promote their welfare. Actively promote and contribute to the strategic developments for children and their families in Walsall working with a restorative approach. Responsible for Senior practitioners, social workers, NQSW's and trainee Social workers To have full responsibility for the delivery of services to children, young people, their families and carers, in line with legislation, guidance and local policy and procedures. To make highly complex decisions relating to social service provision for children, young people and their families within Walsall To work collaboratively with partner agencies and within the children's division and in the voluntary sector to ensure multi-agency assessment, planning, interventions and review. To effectively manage delegated budgets allocated to children's Services and to ensure value for money and effective use of resources, utilising best value principles. Skills Qualified Social Worker (Social work england registered) Experience of supervising other social care staff and challenging their practice where necessary. Experience of determining priorities in the implementation of a social work service. Experience of financial management in a social care setting and knowledge of best value principles. Knowledge and understanding of the importance of performance management and the use of management information systems in operational management. Experience of carrying out audits. 3 Years post qualifying experience Driving LicenseIf you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you

Location: Walsall, West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 11/6/2025