Practice Manager, Social Work & Safeguarding (Hybrid)

Salford Council; Swinton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free parking

34 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Salford Council invites applications for a Practice Manager within the Duty and Assessment Team in Swinton. This fixed-term 12-month maternity cover offers a 36-hour week with hybrid working and a supportive, reflective supervision culture.

The post requires at least 5 years post-qualifying Social Work experience, experience delivering supervision, and a commitment to protect children and families. The team emphasises learning, wellbeing, and professional development across Salford.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualifying Social Work experience.
• Experience delivering supervision.
• Ability to promote Salford's behaviours and values.
• Enthusiasm and passion for protecting children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of the Social Work team.
• Ensure participation of children, young people and families in plans.
• Maintain documentation, records, data sharing and respond to complaints.
• Monitor team performance and impact on outcomes.
• Provide staff supervision, care and development.

Skills

Supervision experience

People management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Salford Council invites applications for a Practice Manager within the Duty and Assessment Team in Swinton. This fixed-term 12-month maternity cover offers a 36-hour week with hybrid working and a supportive, reflective supervision culture.

The post requires at least 5 years post-qualifying Social Work experience, experience delivering supervision, and a commitment to protect children and families. The team emphasises learning, wellbeing, and professional development across Salford.