Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Council in recruiting an experienced Team Manager to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced social work leader to join a high-performing service that is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children, young people and families.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £57,402 - £61,653 per annum (DOE)
• £2,500 Welcome Bonus
• £2,500 Retention Bonus
• Opportunity to work within a highly skilled and supportive multi-agency team
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Relocation package available
• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• A positive and collaborative working culture

About the Role

As Team Manager within the MASH service, you will provide operational leadership and management to a team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality safeguarding services to children, young people and their families.

You will play a key role in decision-making at the front door of children's services, ensuring effective threshold application, robust risk assessment and timely interventions that promote positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and supervise a team of social work professionals within the MASH service
• Ensure high standards of practice, performance and case management across the team
• Work closely with Assessment, Family Support and Safeguarding teams to effectively manage case transfers
• Provide reflective supervision, coaching and support to team members
• Maintain oversight of safeguarding decisions and ensure appropriate threshold application
• Promote excellent social work practice through professional leadership and guidance
• Support continuous service improvement and quality assurance activities
• Foster strong partnerships with internal and external multi-agency professionals

About You

You will be an inclusive leader who values diversity, promotes collaboration and is committed to creating a supportive culture where staff can thrive and develop professionally.

Essential Requirements

• Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Significant experience working with children, young people and families
• Management experience within a Children's Services setting
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, thresholds and best practice
• Excellent analytical, assessment and report writing skills
• Right to work in the UK

Apply Now

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact: Nicole Street on 02033193113 or Nicole.Street@liquidpersonnel.com

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.