Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a Child Protection Team, ensuring robust safeguarding and service development for children in care. This role is essential in supporting children at key transition points, whether remaining within their family network or entering local authority care. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour (umbrella).
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead service development to ensure seamless transitions for children entering or moving within local authority care.
- Work closely with social work services and commissioning teams to create high-quality placement referrals and pen pictures, accurately reflecting the child's strengths, needs, and voice.
- Develop and implement best practice guidance for supporting children in care, ensuring a child-centered, restorative approach.
- Provide hands-on leadership, mentoring, and support to staff to drive improvements in social work practice.
- Contribute to the development and review of individual care packages, ensuring tailored support for children and carers.
- Ensure all processes align with statutory safeguarding policies, legislation, and best practices.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with registration under Social Work England.
- Proven experience in a Team Manager or Senior Social Work role within a Child Protection (CP) team.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, care planning, and placement strategies.
- Excellent leadership, decision-making, and service development skills.
- Ability to influence change, promote evidence-based practice, and support professional development.
What Barnsley MBC Offers:
- Pay Rate: £40 per hour (umbrella).
- A leadership role focused on improving outcomes for children in care.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment, committed to restorative and child-focused practice.
- Opportunities for professional development and service innovation.
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us.
- Bonus for finding your own job.
- Twice-weekly payroll.
- A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search, employment, and beyond.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Team Manager looking to lead Barnsley MBC's Child Protection Team, please contact Mahek Shah at or call directly on 0175 655 6972.
Join Barnsley MBC and play a crucial role in developing best practices and supporting children through critical transitions.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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