Team Leader, Casework

• Hybrid working - 2 days WFH | Leading NfP
• Must have leadership exp (including acting-up opportunities) in family casework
• Ongoing training and development

The Role
Partnering closely with vulnerable communities, children, young people, and families experiencing complex and intersecting challenges, you will lead and support a dedicated team delivering trauma-informed, family-centred practice. With a strong focus on families’ strengths and needs, you’ll oversee case planning that empowers families to create lasting change, build resilience, and reduce the risk of significant harm.

Full-Time Contract through to end of June 2026 (funding dependent due to current reforms; tender outcomes expected March 2026)

Key Duties

You’ll play a key role in guiding practice, strengthening outcomes, and ensuring families are connected to the right supports and networks at the right time.

• Lead and mentor a team of caseworkers, responsible for supporting families to stay together
• Provide professional and group supervision, guidance, and practice development
• Build and strengthen relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ensure program delivery, reporting, and risk management standards are consistently met

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, balancing office and work-from-home days
• Regular supervision and coaching, with genuine investment in your development as a leader
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Work for a leading NfP organisation

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent
• Proven experience in child and family social work at a senior practitioner or operational management level
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching capability, particularly within complex family systems
• A strong understanding of child protection practices, risk management, and trauma-informed approaches
• Experience working with vulnerable and diverse families, including culturally responsive practice

We are seeking someone with demonstrated leadership experience (including acting-up opportunities) within casework, ideally with a background supporting families.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply now or reach out to Claire-Ann - [email protected]