Children’s Social Work Manager – Assessment & Support Team

Job Description

Job Title: Children’s Social Work Manager – Assessment & Support Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Ross-on-Wye, UK
Salary: Umbrella Rate per Hour £41.42
Type: Agency / 3 Months / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Children’s Social Work Manager to join a well-established Assessment & Support Team based in Ross-on-Wye. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Work professional with management or supervisory experience, strong assessment and report-writing skills, and experience of managing complex cases. You will provide leadership to a team working directly with children and families, supporting high-quality practice and positive outcomes.

Perks and benefits

Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative locality-based service alongside Team Managers, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Family Support Workers, with access to ongoing support and shared learning.

Restorative Practice: Be part of a service where a restorative approach to social work is embedded within team culture and management practice.

Management Support: Access guidance and support from experienced senior managers, particularly when navigating complex cases.

Collaborative Working: Benefit from a working environment where collaboration and reflection are central to professional practice.

Locality-Based Working: Work as part of the South Locality service in Ross-on-Wye, while remaining connected with colleagues across the wider locality structure.

What you will do

Team Leadership: Provide effective leadership and management to a team of staff working directly with children and families.

Workload Management: Allocate and prioritise workloads effectively, ensuring the care and welfare of children remain paramount.

Assessment Oversight: Support the completion of robust, high-quality short-term assessments of need and ensure appropriate service provision is in place.

Team Development: Develop and support your team to provide an effective and efficient service.

Complex Case Management: Use strong assessment, report-writing and case management skills to support the management of complex cases.

Performance Management: Take responsibility for the team plan, ensuring objectives are met and performance targets are achieved.

Duty Responsibilities: Support the rotating duty function within a fast-paced Assessment & Support service.

Why Ross-on-Wye

Ross-on-Wye offers the opportunity to work as part of the South Locality within a collaborative Assessment & Support Service. The locality-based approach enables colleagues to stay connected, build professional relationships and access support while working together to improve outcomes for children and families.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to join the Assessment & Support Team in Ross-on-Wye and take the next exciting step in your social work career with Ardent Social.