Children's Services Practice Leader — Flexible & Impactful

Trafford Council; Trafford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible & hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Staff network groups

Home Technology Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Additional annual leave purchase

Job summary

Trafford Council is seeking an experienced Practice Manager in Children’s Services to lead a team of social workers and practitioners, delivering high-quality services for children, young people and families.

You will provide leadership, supervision, and development opportunities, while overseeing risk management, safeguarding, and performance. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in children's social care.
• Experience of supervising, supporting and developing practitioners.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding practice.
• Evidence of leading high-quality social work practice and supporting positive outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight and professional supervision to practitioners.
• Promote high-quality assessment, planning and decision-making.
• Drive strengths-based, relational and restorative practice.
• Support staff development, performance and wellbeing.
• Ensure effective risk management and safeguarding practice.
• Maintain oversight of caseloads, service performance and practice quality.
• Contribute to service development, quality assurance and improvement activity.
• Build effective relationships with partners and stakeholders across the children's system.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Safeguarding

Policy knowledge

Staff development

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Trafford Council is seeking an experienced Practice Manager in Children’s Services to lead a team of social workers and practitioners, delivering high-quality services for children, young people and families.

You will provide leadership, supervision, and development opportunities, while overseeing risk management, safeguarding, and performance. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive leadership team.