Children’s Social Care Team Manager – Safeguarding

Salary: Up to £55,890 per annum
Additional Benefits: £2,000 annual retention payment, £2,000 Golden Hello, lease car option, and more
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid Working with Office Base

Are you an experienced social care professional looking to make a significant impact in safeguarding and care planning? Join a dynamic team where children and young people are at the forefront of service priorities, and where you can bring your expertise in social care management to help raise practice standards.

Why This Role?

This Children’s Social Care team is committed to excellence, supported by manageable caseloads, clear leadership, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous Annual Leave with an extra three days.
• Local Government Pension Scheme for future security.
• Merited Pay Scheme recognising your contributions.
• Protected Time for Reflective Supervision to support your growth and practice standards.

Role Overview

As Team Manager in the Safeguarding and Care Planning Team, you will lead, supervise, and coach social workers to deliver high-quality interventions for children and families. This role requires experience with complex casework, contested care proceedings, and a strong commitment to raising practice standards within a supportive, relationship-based framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and supervise complex casework, guiding social workers through challenging situations.
• Lead on contested care proceedings, ensuring robust and well-evidenced cases.
• Support and coach team members, fostering a high standard of practice and professional development.
• Implement reflective supervision and mentoring practices to strengthen the team’s capabilities.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to support comprehensive and effective care planning.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England (or eligibility).
• Significant post-qualification experience in children’s social work within statutory or independent settings.
• Proven experience in supervising complex cases and contested care proceedings.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in practice teaching and mentoring.

Key Benefits:

Alongside a competitive salary, the benefits package includes:

• 30 Days Annual Leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free Parking at the main office base
• Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 for qualifying candidates
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes (e.g., lease cars, technology equipment, gym discounts)
• Discounts at Local Retailers

This is more than a management role; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of social care in a service recognised for its commitment to excellence.

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