Team Manager – Families First – Southend

Company: Caritas Recruitment Limited
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Location: Southend on Sea
Job Description:

Team Manager – Families First Team

Southend-on-Sea City Council

£44.50ph

Locum Contract

37 Hours Per Week

Caritas Recruitment is proud to be working with Southend-on-Sea City Council to recruit an experienced Team Manager to join their Families First Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven frontline Team Manager with a strong background in Children’s Services to lead and support a busy team delivering high-quality interventions to children and families.

About the Role

As Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership, supervision and oversight of social work practice within the Families First Team. You will be responsible for driving performance, ensuring positive outcomes for children, and maintaining high standards of safeguarding practice.

Essential Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
  • Current Team Manager experience within frontline Children’s Services
  • Significant experience in:
    • Child Protection (CP)
    • Looked After Children (LAC)
    • Assessment & Intervention (A&I)
  • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding frameworks
  • Ability to manage performance, support staff development and oversee complex casework
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What’s on Offer

  • 37 hours per week
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supportive management structure
  • Opportunity to make a real impact for children and families
  • Competitive agency rate

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Posted: October 8th, 2026