Job Description:

CWD Team Manager (Qualified Social Work Manager)
Please 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.

Children with Disabilities Team Manager
Manchester City Council
Up to £46 per hour
Caritas Recruitment is supporting Manchester City Council with the recruitment of an experienced Children with Disabilities Team Manager to provide leadership and oversight within a dedicated Children with Disabilities service.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Team Manager with a strong background in children's social care, safeguarding, and managing services for children and young people with disabilities.


Key Details

• Location: Manchester
• Pay Rate: Up to £46 per hour
• Contract Length: 3 to 6 months
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Office Attendance: Candidates should expect to be more office-based than hybrid, although some flexibility is available
• Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

As Team Manager, you will:

• Lead, support, and supervise a team of Social Workers within the Children with Disabilities Service
• Ensure high-quality practice and positive outcomes for children and families
• Oversee assessments, care planning, child protection, and statutory interventions
• Support staff development, performance management, and case progression
• Drive excellent practice standards and ensure compliance with legislation and local procedures
• Work closely with partner agencies to deliver effective multi-agency support

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Social Work England registration
• Significant experience within Children's Social Care
• Previous Team Manager or Advanced Practitioner experience
• Strong knowledge of Children with Disabilities services
• Experience managing complex safeguarding and child protection cases
• Excellent leadership, supervision, and decision-making skills
• A strong understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and performance standards

Manchester City Council is keen to appoint an experienced manager quickly and will review suitable applications promptly.
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.