Team Manager

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

Local Authority | 3 Month Contract

Location: One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4DU

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Maximum 2 Days Per Week Office-Based (Additional Office Attendance Required During Duty Weeks)

DBS: Required

Social Work England Registration: Required

Proof of Qualifications: Required

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Team Manager to join our dynamic Children in Care Service for a temporary 3-month contract. This pivotal leadership position involves managing a team of Social Workers to ensure exemplary practice and favorable outcomes for children and young people in care, as well as those involved in care proceedings. Your role will include overseeing care and permanence planning while keeping the welfare of children at the forefront of all decisions. You will operate within a trauma-informed and relationship-based practice model, providing leadership, supervision, and professional guidance to foster continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, supervise, and support a team of Social Workers.
  
• Oversee care and permanence planning for children and young people in care.
  
• Maintain high standards of social work practice within the team.
  
• Advocate for trauma-informed and relationship-based practice.
  
• Assist practitioners in forming meaningful and consistent relationships with children and families.
  
• Monitor performance, quality assurance, and service delivery.
  
• Offer guidance and professional oversight on complex cases.
  
• Ensure adherence to statutory duties, policies, and procedures.
  
• Collaborate with partner agencies and professionals.
  
• Support service priorities and improvement initiatives.
  
• Utilize management information systems to track performance and outcomes.
  
• Drive positive outcomes for children and young people through effective leadership and decision-making.
  
• Foster a positive, aspirational, and high-performing team culture.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
  
• Extensive experience in Children's Social Care.
  
• Proven management, supervisory, or leadership experience.
  
• In-depth knowledge of Children in Care and Care Proceedings practice.
  
• Experience in managing complex child care cases and care planning.
  
• Strong safeguarding and risk management expertise.
  
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
  
• Ability to handle competing priorities and demanding workloads.
  
• Strong analytical, planning, and decision‑making capabilities.
  
• Excellent communication and partnership‑working skills.
  
• Proficiency in using management information and performance systems.
  
• Ability to lead teams within a trauma-informed and relationship-based practice framework.
  
• Previous experience as a Team Manager within a Children in Care Service.
  
• Experience in service improvement and quality assurance activities.
  
• Familiarity with restorative or strengths‑based practice models.
  
• Experience leading within a large