Child Protection Practice Manager – Hybrid & Growth

Salford-Council; Swinton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Career development resources

Training & mentoring

Wellbeing program

Regular supervision

Job summary

Salford City Council is inviting applications for a Practice Manager in the Child Protection and Child in Need Team. This fixed-term role focuses on the day-to-day delivery and ongoing improvement of social work services for children and families.

You will supervise staff, ensure robust documentation and data sharing, and drive service performance to improve outcomes. The post offers 36 hours per week, hybrid working, and a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing social work teams.
• Knowledge of child protection frameworks and safeguarding policy.
• Strong documentation and data management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of the day-to-day delivery of all aspects of the Social Work team with a focus on quality and improvement.
• Ensure participation of children, young people, and families and translate lived experiences into plans.
• Ensure documentation, record keeping, accounting and communication are maintained, including responding to complaints.
• Regularly analyse, monitor and report on team performance and outcomes for children and families.
• Accountable for staff supervision, care and development of the team.

Job description

Salford City Council is inviting applications for a Practice Manager in the Child Protection and Child in Need Team. This fixed-term role focuses on the day-to-day delivery and ongoing improvement of social work services for children and families.

You will supervise staff, ensure robust documentation and data sharing, and drive service performance to improve outcomes. The post offers 36 hours per week, hybrid working, and a supportive leadership team.