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Qualified Social Worker - Deputy Team ManagerReed • Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
Qualified Social Worker - Deputy Team Manager

Qualified Social Worker - Deputy Team Manager

Reed • Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
2 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Deputy Team Manager – Safeguarding (Children’s Social Care)

Liverpool £40 per hour (Ltd) 3-month contract (immediate start) 3 days per week in office | Free parking available

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Team Manager – Safeguarding to provide interim cover within a busy Children’s Social Care team.

This is a non-case holding role, ideal for a confident leader with strong safeguarding expertise who can support the Team Manager in driving high-quality practice and effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Team Manager in the day-to-day running of a busy safeguarding team
  • Provide supervision, guidance, and oversight to a team of approximately 10 social workers of varying experience and qualifications
  • Lead on risk management and decision-making within Child Protection
  • Drive improved practice standards, performance, and outcomes for children and young people
  • Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

About You

  • Experienced Deputy Team Manager (or equivalent) with a proven track record of supervising and managing social workers
  • Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience within Children’s Safeguarding, particularly Child Protection and risk management
  • Confident decision-maker who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong understanding of relevant children’s legislation, statutory guidance, policies, and frameworks
  • Ideally a qualified Practice Educator

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a real impact in safeguarding children and young people.

Please apply now if you have the relevant skills, knowledge and determination for the role.

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