A Local Authority is looking for a Qualified Team Manager for their Child Protection service in Merseyside.

This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This team is apart of a smaller local authority that has a friendly, supportive environment.

As a local authority they promote flexible working and manageable caseloads.

This Local Authority has high aspirations for their children and young people and are focused on making a real difference.

About the job

• Lead and manage child protection and safeguarding services.


• Supervise, support, and develop social work and safeguarding staff.


• Oversee child protection assessments, investigations, and intervention plans.


• Manage complex and high-risk safeguarding cases.


• Ensure compliance with child protection legislation, policies, and procedures.


• Coordinate multi-agency working with key partners and stakeholders.


• Monitor service quality, performance, and case management standards.


• Chair or contribute to safeguarding meetings and case conferences.


• Ensure accurate record-keeping and timely reporting.


• Manage team workloads, resources, and service delivery.


• Respond to serious safeguarding concerns, incidents, and complaints.


• Promote best practice and continuous improvement in child protection services.


• Ensure children's welfare, rights, and voices remain central to decision-making

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification management experience in Children's Social Work 

What's on offer?

• Up to £54,495dependent on experience

• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities

• Free Parking


• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham

07825213518 / scunningham@charecruitment.com

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement

• Application form enhancement

• Access to many jobs in the market

• One central point of contact

• Interview preparation assistance

• Expert consultation

• Questions answered

• Offer negotiation