Family Safeguarding Team Lead
Leicester City Council
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Job summary
Leicester City Council seeks an experienced Team Manager to lead a small team of Social Workers and Social Worker Assistants within the Family Help Service. The role focuses on high-quality practice, reflective supervision, and leadership progression opportunities.
The post features hybrid working at Halford House, competitive benefits, and professional development within an Ofsted-recognised service designed to improve outcomes for children and families.
Qualifications
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Experience in statutory children's social care with post-qualifying experience.
- Experience in supervising and developing staff.
- Confident in leading complex decision making and risk management.
- Skilled in building multi-agency partnerships.
- Committed to restorative and relationship based practice.
Responsibilities
- Lead a small team of Social Workers and Social Worker Assistants within Family Help Service.
- Manage complex decision making and risk in child welfare cases.
- Develop staff through reflective supervision and targeted leadership.
- Strengthen multi-agency partnerships to improve outcomes for children and families.
Skills
Education
Job description
Leicester City Council seeks an experienced Team Manager to lead a small team of Social Workers and Social Worker Assistants within the Family Help Service. The role focuses on high-quality practice, reflective supervision, and leadership progression opportunities.
The post features hybrid working at Halford House, competitive benefits, and professional development within an Ofsted-recognised service designed to improve outcomes for children and families.
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