Team Manager - Children’s Social Work Team (CSWT) ?? Location: Medway?? Salary: Up to £52,959 per annum ?? Additional Benefits: £7,000 market premia £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 year’s service ? Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM?? Contract Type: Permanent Are you an experienced and motivated social work leader looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join Medway’s Children’s Social Work Team (CSWT) as a Team Manager, where you will lead a dedicated team of social workers in delivering high-quality services for children and families. About the Role As a Team Manager, you will provide strong leadership, supervision, and guidance to a team of social workers, ensuring that children and families receive the best possible support and interventions. You will play a key role in service improvement, quality assurance, and driving positive outcomes for vulnerable children. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of social workers and support staff within the Children’s Social Work Team (CSWT). Ensure effective case management, decision-making, and adherence to safeguarding standards. Provide regular supervision, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for staff. Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure a multi-agency approach to child protection and care planning. Monitor performance, quality assurance, and compliance with statutory responsibilities. Contribute to service development, policy implementation, and continuous improvement. About You ? A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England .? Significant experience in children’s social care, including safeguarding, child protection, or looked-after children .? Proven leadership and management experience within a social work setting.? Strong knowledge of legislation, policies, and best practices in children’s social care.? Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills .? Passionate about driving positive change and improving outcomes for children and families. What We Offer ? Competitive salary of up to £52,959 per annum .? £7,000 market premia .? £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 year’s service.? Clear career progression pathways and leadership training.? A supportive and collaborative team environment .? The opportunity to lead and shape outstanding social work practice. Apply Now If you are a confident and ambitious social work leader, ready to drive excellence in children’s services, we would love to hear from you