Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, Safeguarding Team, Cheshire West and Chester Council

Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, Safeguarding Team, Cheshire West and Chester Council
Pay rate to £35 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Social Worker to work as a Team Manager in a Safeguarding Team in Cheshire West and Chester Council.
The role ensures that children and young people remain at the centre of all practice through a strengths‑based, relational and trauma‑informed approach, aligned with the Our Way of Working. Effective operational leadership is provided to ensure a stable, responsive and high‑quality service for children and families.
The postholder is responsible for the management of risk, ensuring statutory responsibilities and escalation processes are followed, while working collaboratively with partner services. Line management duties include recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management, supporting the development of a motivated and high‑performing workforce.
A reflective and learning‑focused culture is promoted through supervision, team meetings and feedback, with a trauma‑informed approach to responding to complaints. Service performance and quality are monitored through data analysis and quality assurance activity, using insight and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Strong partnerships are maintained with internal and external agencies to improve outcomes for children and young people. The role contributes to strategic development, reporting and service planning, manages resources effectively in line with financial guidelines, and ensures compliance with statutory and inspection frameworks.
The postholder holds responsibility for workforce and practice development, working closely with the Principal Social Worker and Practice, Workforce and Partnerships Hub. The role operates on a hybrid basis, requires flexibility to work outside normal hours, regular travel, participation in emergency rotas and the undertaking of additional duties appropriate to the grade.
 
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.