Duty Team Manager – Children's Services

Location: St Helens (Hybrid)
Rate: £26.95 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Duty Team Manager to join Children's Services in St Helens.

This is a fast-paced role leading a Duty Team responsible for responding to all new referrals into Children's Services and completing Children and Family Assessments. You'll manage a team of 6 Social Workers, 1 Social Work Assistant, and an Assistant Team Manager, ensuring high-quality safeguarding practice, timely assessments, and effective care planning.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead, supervise, and support a busy Duty Team.

* Oversee the allocation and quality assurance of Children and Family Assessments.

* Provide management oversight of Section 47 investigations and safeguarding decisions.

* Ensure timely progression of cases, including transfers at ICPC, PLO, and care proceedings.
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