Job Description

CFS Team Manager - Assessment Team - LeicestershirePlease note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Leicestershire County Council to recruit an experienced CFS Team Manager for the Assessment Team on a temporary basis.This is an urgent requirement due to an upcoming vacancy and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to lead and support frontline practice within a well-established children's services team.Key DetailsRole: CFS Team Manager - Assessment TeamLocation: County Hall, Groby Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8RAContract Length: Initially 6-9 months, with potential to extendHours: 37 hours per week (7.4 hours per day, Monday-Friday)Pay Rate:£42-£45 per hour Umbrella (dependent on experience)£25.51 per hour PAYEIR35 Status: Inside IR35Role ResponsibilitiesManaging an Assessment Team consisting of 5 Social Workers and 1 Senior PractitionerProviding strong leadership, oversight, and professional supervisionEnsuring timely and high-quality assessments in line with statutory requirementsSupporting staff with complex decision-making and safeguarding mattersMaintaining performance, quality assurance, and service delivery standardsWorking one week duty office-based, with office attendance for duty and backup days in line with service needsRequirementsSWE registrationProven experience managing a children's assessment teamStrong knowledge of statutory children's services and safeguarding frameworksAbility to lead, motivate, and support a multidisciplinary teamAvailability to start at short noticeThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Manager seeking a stable, well-supported interim role within a local authority committed to high-quality children's services.For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @(url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.