Team Manager - Assessment & Safeguarding

Team Manager - Assessment & Safeguarding (Families First Reforms)

• Authority: Darlington Borough Council (Children's Services)

• Pay Rate:£36.61 per hour (Umbrella) | 37 Hours Per Week + TOIL

• Contract: Full-Time Locum Assignment

• Working Pattern: Blended / Hybrid Working (All remote IT equipment provided)

Darlington Borough Council is recruiting an additional Agency Team Manager to join their Assessment & Safeguarding (A&S) Service. Created specifically to address increased demand and support the rollout of national Families First Reforms, this role works alongside five established Team Managers to deliver robust risk management, reflective supervision, and innovative practice leadership.

About the Role & Service Area:

You will play a pivotal role in maintaining strong management oversight across statutory assessments and child protection plans, while actively mentoring Social Workers, ASYEs, and NQSWs. This position offers a unique balance of operational leadership, quality assurance, and strategic involvement in pilot programmes and Family Help service models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management O...