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Location: Rotherham
Rate: £40 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Maternity Cover

Rotherham Council is seeking a Team Manager with strong leadership experience to join our Duty & Assessment Team on a maternity cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established and forward-thinking management team in a local authority rated Good by Ofsted.

About the Role

You will be leading a busy front-line social work team that handles all incoming referrals, conducts child and family assessments, and responds to safeguarding concerns. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring timely and effective decision-making to keep children safe and secure the best outcomes.

Rotherham is a borough that puts children first, driven by the Rotherham Family Approach, and committed to continuous improvement across Children's Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational management and oversight of the Duty & Assessment Team

• Support social workers managing referrals, Section 47 investigations, and Child in Need assessments

• Ensure timely case allocation and effective case progression

• Maintain high-quality supervision, performance management, and reflective practice

• Promote a strong safeguarding culture and collaborative working with partner agencies

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

• Substantial experience in managing Duty, Assessment, or similar front-line children's teams

• Strong leadership, risk management, and decision-making skills

• Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments and support high-performing teams

Be part of a service that is ambitious for its children and committed to supporting its workforce.

???? To apply, contact Adarsh at a.parihar@ edenbrownsynergy.com or call 020 8152 8922

Referral Bonus: Recommend a candidate and earn £300 upon successful placement (T&Cs apply)

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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