Hertfordshire - Team Manager - Childrens Assessment Team

Team Manager - Dacorum Assessment TeamLocation: Hertfordshire County Council Pay Rate: £45.50 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Locum / Agency

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to join the Dacorum Assessment Team in Hertfordshire County Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with a background in frontline children's services, particularly within assessment and safeguarding.

This role is ideal for a confident practitioner who can manage performance, lead from the front, and ensure high-quality decision-making within statutory timeframes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee incoming contacts and referrals, ensuring processing within 3 days
• Provide clear case direction and decision-making oversight across the team
• Supervise social workers on a monthly basis, supporting development and performance
• Chair key meetings including strategy meetings and multi-agency discussions
• Attend and contribute to management and team meetings, providing regular updates
• Oversee case transfers to relevant teams, ensuring smooth transitions
• Ensure compliance with Social Work England (SWE) standards and statutory requirements
• Handle complaints effectively and within required timescales
• Complete quality assurance audits and reflect on practice standards
• Address performance issues and escalate appropriately through management structure
• Ensure child-focused practice, including writing directly to children within case records

About You

• Strong leadership and management experience within children's services
• Proven ability to assess risk and make sound threshold decisions
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy, and professional curiosity
• Confident in supervising staff and managing performance

Essential Requirements

• Social Work qualification (Degree or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
• Minimum 3+ years post-qualified experience within a UK Local Authority (Children's Services)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy

• DBS check processed and paid for
• Referral bonus for successful placements (subject to terms)
• "Find your own job" bonus scheme
• Twice-weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support

For more information or to apply, please contact: Mayur Rabari -

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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