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Job Title: Social Care Team Manager - Children with Disabilities TeamSpecialism: Children with DisabilitiesLocation: Exeter, Devon, UKSalary: £48.00 per hourContract: Ongoing (Full-Time/Part-Time)

Are you an experienced and dynamic social work leader ready to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team Manager to lead our dedicated team in Exeter, Devon. This ongoing locum role offers an excellent hourly rate of £48.00, with flexible full-time or part-time options, combining professional growth with work-life balance.

In this pivotal role, you will manage and inspire a team of social workers and support staff, ensuring high-quality services for children and young people with complex disabilities and their families.

• Flexible Working: Full-time or part-time shifts to suit your lifestyle.

• Professional Growth: Access ongoing CPD and development opportunities.

• Locum Benefits: Gain exposure to diverse cases and challenges, accelerating your skill development.

• Quality of Life: Work in the beautiful city of Exeter, surrounded by Devon's scenic countryside.

Lead and manage the Children with Disabilities Social Work Team, ensuring services are delivered effectively and safeguarding standards are upheld. Provide professional leadership, supervision, and performance management while driving service improvements and multi-agency collaboration.

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of social workers and support staff, fostering continuous improvement.

• Provide professional supervision, appraisal, and performance management.

• Oversee delivery of statutory services, including safeguarding and child protection.

• Ensure high-quality care planning and risk management, supporting smooth transitions to adult services.

• Audit casework and contribute to service development and policy implementation.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships across agencies to provide integrated support for families.

Qualifications & Registration

• Recognised Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, BA/MA in Social Work).

• Current registration with Social Work England.

• Evidence of ongoing CPD.

Essential Experience

• Extensive post-qualification experience in children's social care.

• Experience managing or supervising social work teams.

• Strong knowledge of legislation and guidance, particularly in safeguarding and disabilities.

• Proven track record leading teams through change and service improvements.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to manage complex workloads and compet