Description

Knowsley Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Manager to lead our Communities Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a dedicated team of social workers and make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in the community.

As Team Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services that promote independence, well-being, and positive outcomes for service users.

This role offers the chance to lead by example, develop your team, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

• Lead and manage a team of social workers, providing guidance, support, and regular supervision.


• Oversee the delivery of effective and timely assessments, care planning, and interventions for individuals and families in the community.


• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, policies, and procedures.


• Monitor and manage team performance, ensuring high-quality service delivery and positive outcomes.


• Promote collaborative working with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for service users.


• Support the professional development of team members and contribute to a learning culture within the service.


• Manage resources effectively, balancing team caseloads and priorities.

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.


• Significant experience in social work, including management or supervisory roles.


• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team.


• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in social care.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with service users, colleagues, and partner agencies.


• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.


• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!


• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK


• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.


• Payroll service twice a week.


• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.


• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.


• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.


• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.