Lead Practice Manager, Children’s Services

Trafford Council; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Staff network groups

Home Technology Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Option to purchase additional annual £

Job summary

Trafford Council is seeking a 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.

The role provides professional supervision, advances safeguarding, and drives strengths-based, relational practice while shaping service development and performance. Hybrid working and a permanent contract are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in children’s social care.
• Experience 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.
• Create a culture of learning, reflection, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Safeguarding

Staff development

Policy knowledge

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Trafford Council is seeking a 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.

The role provides professional supervision, advances safeguarding, and drives strengths-based, relational practice while shaping service development and performance. Hybrid working and a permanent contract are offered.