Children's Services Team Lead – Safeguarding

Staffordshire County Council; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Newcastle-under-Lyme seeks a Team Manager for Children's Services to lead safeguarding operations and manage a dedicated team. The role involves providing professional leadership, ensuring compliance with children's legislation, and implementing service improvements. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in managing social work teams and a strong understanding of safeguarding requirements. This temporary position offers a pay rate of £41.42/hr with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing social workers and family practitioners.
• Knowledge of children's safeguarding legislation.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead on statutory responsibilities for children's safeguarding.
• Manage a team of practitioners and oversee day-to-day practice.
• Ensure compliance with the Children and Social Work Act 2017.
• Implement service improvements through audits and quality assurance.
• Participate in partnership work and maintain agency collaborations.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

A local government authority in Newcastle-under-Lyme seeks a Team Manager for Children's Services to lead safeguarding operations and manage a dedicated team. The role involves providing professional leadership, ensuring compliance with children's legislation, and implementing service improvements. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in managing social work teams and a strong understanding of safeguarding requirements. This temporary position offers a pay rate of £41.42/hr with full-time hours.