Children in Care — Team Manager & Safeguarding Lead

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Team Manager to lead a dedicated team supporting vulnerable children and young people in care. You will provide leadership, manage complex cases, and ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while collaborating with various agencies to safeguard children. The position supports hybrid working, with flexibility based on tasks. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in social work and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing social work teams within children’s services.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks and risk management.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with health, police, and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage social work staff supporting children and young people in care.
• Oversee cases posing significant risks of harm to themselves or others.
• Ensure high-quality care planning and risk management strategies.

Skills

Managing social work teams

Understanding safeguarding frameworks

Building partnerships

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Job description

A local council in the UK is seeking a Team Manager to lead a dedicated team supporting vulnerable children and young people in care. You will provide leadership, manage complex cases, and ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while collaborating with various agencies to safeguard children. The position supports hybrid working, with flexibility based on tasks. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in social work and strong leadership skills.