Locum Social Work Team Manager - Children''s ServicesLocation: Farnley Park Hall, LeedsAuthority: Leeds City CouncilPay Rate: 40.00 per hour (Umbrella)Working Pattern: Mainly Office-Based (Flexible home-working options available)Contract: Full-Time (Ongoing locum contract)Sector: Children and Families / Area Social Work TeamAre you an experienced, motivated Social Work Manager looking to lead a dedicated statutory team within an ambitious Children''s Services department?Leeds City Council is currently seeking a skilled Team Manager to lead a Children''s Area Social Work Team based at Farnley Park Hall. Offering a competitive pay rate of 40.00 per hour, this role provides strong operational leadership across a full spectrum of statutory services while maintaining a clear, child-centred approach.Key Responsibilities:Operational Leadership: Lead, motivate, and direct a team of professional social work staff to ensure high-quality, child-focused service delivery that meets all Local Authority statutory duties.Staff Supervision: Provide high-quality formal supervision, performance oversight, and support for Social Workers, an Advanced Practitioner, and a Social Work Assistant.Service Delivery Oversight: Direct end-to-end statutory practice across Duty and Assessment, Child Protection (CP), Child in Need (CIN) planning, and Court Proceedings.Safeguarding and Quality Assurance: Drive adherence to safeguarding standards, the paramountcy principle, safer recruitment procedures, and ..... full job details .....