Child Protection Team Manager

Team Manager – Help and Protect (Child Protection) | Permanent

Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside

£55,224 per annum

36 hours per week, hybrid

About the role

You’ll lead, motivate and supervise a team of Social Workers. You’ll make sure children, young people and families get a safe, timely, high-quality service that meets the requirements of the Children Act and the Council’s policies. Reporting to a Service Manager, you’ll provide clear management oversight and decision‑making, with a strong focus on quality assurance and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Provide regular, reflective professional supervision to Social Workers, including ASYEs
• Prioritise and allocate casework so families’ needs are met promptly
• Monitor team performance through case scrutiny, audits and KPIs
• Ensure statutory duties, assessments and plans meet legal and regulatory standards
• Maintain high standards of case recording and reporting
• Chair meetings and keep communication within the team and service effective
• Support recruitment, induction, training and staff development, including PR&Ds
• Manage budgets and contribute to service planning and development

What you’ll need

• Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration
• Team management experience within children’s social care, ideally CIN/CP
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, safeguarding and statutory processes
• Confident supervision, decision‑making and performance management skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Working pattern

This is a hybrid role. You’ll be office‑based for a minimum of 3 days per week. On duty weeks (1 in every 8), you’ll be in the office for the full week.

Start date: January 2027

Interviews: On site, w/c 30 November 2026

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