Team Manager (Social Work Children’s)
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31.70 to £44.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay Rate: £31.70 PAYE / £44.00 Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Somerset, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OR22804 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Team Manager (Children’s) to join our client based with Somerset Council.
Location: Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BT
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: 02/03/2026
Work Pattern: Minimum 3 days in the office
Pay Rate: £31.70 PAYE / £44.00 Umbrella
About the Client
Somerset Council’s Children & Families Service is committed to delivering high‑quality safeguarding, assessment and support for children, young people and families. Their Help & Protect service focuses on early intervention, effective planning and strong partnership working to achieve positive outcomes.
The Role
A Team Manager is required to lead the Family Safeguarding Team, providing operational management and professional oversight during a period of recruitment challenge. The postholder will supervise six social workers supporting children and families under Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO and Care Proceedings. The role requires strong leadership, reflective supervision, performance management and the ability to drive high‑quality practice in a fast‑paced statutory environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of high‑quality safeguarding and family support services.
Line manage, supervise and mentor a team of Family Safeguarding Social Workers.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, HCPC professional standards and best practice.
Oversee caseloads to ensure timely assessments, planning and interventions.
Provide reflective supervision, case oversight and management direction.
Chair key meetings including PLO, Care Diversion, Complex Safety and Risk Management.
Work collaboratively with health, education, police, CAFCASS and voluntary partners.
Monitor performance using team data, supervision and appraisal processes.
Ensure children have up‑to‑date, outcome‑focused plans and are visited in line with statutory timescales.
Manage delegated budgets appropriately, ensuring resources are prioritised for vulnerable families.
Contribute to service development as part of the county and area management teams.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration.
Significant post‑qualification experience within children’s safeguarding.
Proven leadership or team management experience.
Strong assessment, planning and risk‑management skills.
Ability to lead teams in a high‑pressure statutory environment.
Full compliance documentation required.
Location: Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BT
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: 02/03/2026
Work Pattern: Minimum 3 days in the office
Pay Rate: £31.70 PAYE / £44.00 Umbrella
About the Client
Somerset Council’s Children & Families Service is committed to delivering high‑quality safeguarding, assessment and support for children, young people and families. Their Help & Protect service focuses on early intervention, effective planning and strong partnership working to achieve positive outcomes.
The Role
A Team Manager is required to lead the Family Safeguarding Team, providing operational management and professional oversight during a period of recruitment challenge. The postholder will supervise six social workers supporting children and families under Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO and Care Proceedings. The role requires strong leadership, reflective supervision, performance management and the ability to drive high‑quality practice in a fast‑paced statutory environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of high‑quality safeguarding and family support services.
Line manage, supervise and mentor a team of Family Safeguarding Social Workers.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, HCPC professional standards and best practice.
Oversee caseloads to ensure timely assessments, planning and interventions.
Provide reflective supervision, case oversight and management direction.
Chair key meetings including PLO, Care Diversion, Complex Safety and Risk Management.
Work collaboratively with health, education, police, CAFCASS and voluntary partners.
Monitor performance using team data, supervision and appraisal processes.
Ensure children have up‑to‑date, outcome‑focused plans and are visited in line with statutory timescales.
Manage delegated budgets appropriately, ensuring resources are prioritised for vulnerable families.
Contribute to service development as part of the county and area management teams.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration.
Significant post‑qualification experience within children’s safeguarding.
Proven leadership or team management experience.
Strong assessment, planning and risk‑management skills.
Ability to lead teams in a high‑pressure statutory environment.
Full compliance documentation required.