Team Manager – Qualified Social Worker
Service: Child Protection, CP Chair & LADO
📍 Location: West Yorkshire
💷 Pay: £40 per hour

Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a dynamic Team Manager to lead a dedicated Child Protection, CP Chair & LADO team in West Yorkshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families while developing your leadership experience within a highly supportive, fast-paced environment.

About the Role
As Team Manager, you will lead a team that carries out vital work including:

Section 47 enquiries
Initial Child Protection Conferences
Children in Need and Court work
Early planning for permanence

You’ll work closely with families and multi-agency partners—such as police, education and health professionals—to ensure children are protected and their long-term outcomes are improved. Your focus will be on achieving sustainable change and supporting early intervention.
You’ll also collaborate with Integrated Prevention and Early Help services, ensuring a smooth transition for families who no longer require statutory intervention.

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an individual who brings not only expertise and leadership but a genuine commitment to child-centred practice.
You must have:

Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualified experience in statutory children’s services
Experience in Child Protection, Court Work, Child in Need and Pre-Proceedings
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and child development
Excellent assessment, planning and review skills
Proven ability to engage families and lead teams through complex cases

We value creativity, resilience, and a solution-focused mindset. You’ll need to be confident in managing risk, developing care plans, and using data and evidence to drive better outcomes.
In Return, You’ll Receive:

Competitive £40 per hour pay rate
Flexible working arrangements where possible
Supportive management and access to multi-agency networks
Opportunities for personal development and leadership coaching

This role is ideally located for candidates based in or near: Leeds, Manchester, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax, Bradford, Oldham, Rochdale, Sheffield, Doncaster and surrounding areas.

Why Work with Pertemps?
As a leading social work recruitment agency, we offer:
✔️ A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
✔️ Streamlined registration and compliance process
✔️ Prompt and reliable weekly payroll
✔️ Referral schemes and bonuses
✔️ Ongoing career support and guidance

📩 Not the right role? We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work – including IRO, MASH, Children Looked After, Court, Adult Services and more. Get in touch to explore other opportunities.

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