Qualified Social Worker - Deputy Team Manager

Deputy Team Manager - Safeguarding (Children's Social Care)

Liverpool £40 per hour (Ltd) 3-month contract (immediate start) 3 days per week in office Free parking available

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Team Manager - Safeguarding to provide interim cover within a busy Children's Social Care team.

This is a non-case holding role, ideal for a confident leader with strong safeguarding expertise who can support the Team Manager in driving high-quality practice and effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager in the day-to-day running of a busy safeguarding team
• Provide supervision, guidance, and oversight to a team of approximately 10 social workers of varying experience and qualifications
• Lead on risk management and decision-making within Child Protection
• Drive improved practice standards, performance, and outcomes for children and young people
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

About You

• Experienced Deputy Team Manager (or equivalent) with a proven track record of supervising and managing social workers
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience within Children's Safeguarding, particularly Child Protection and risk management
• Confident decision-maker who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of relevant children's legislation, statutory guidance, policies, and frameworks
• Ideally a qualified Practice Educator

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a real impact in safeguarding children and young people.

Please apply now if you have the relevant skills, knowledge and determination for the role.

Feel free to reach out to me on email if you have further questions at or call me on