Principal Manager - Childrens Support and Court Team

Stoke on Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Manager for the Court Team in Children's Safeguarding. This pivotal leadership role focuses on achieving the best outcomes for children and families, ensuring robust safeguarding practices. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in managing public law outline and care proceedings. Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives and delivering excellence in Stoke-on-Trent.

Benefits

Up to 41 days holiday

Option to buy extra annual leave

Flexible working hours

High quality reflective supervision

Health and wellbeing support

Access to staff equality and diversity networks

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing public law outline and care proceedings.
• Proven track record in a children's safeguarding role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive forward children's care proceedings and permanency plans.
• Ensure robust and child-centred safeguarding practices.
• Shape practice and influence strategic direction within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Child safeguarding

Public Law Outline expertise

Job description

Role Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Stoke‑on‑Trent is the place where you can do just that and more. We're dedicated to ensuring that every child in our city thrives, reaches their full potential, and grows up in a supportive community. We're also committed to making Stoke‑on‑Trent the best place for social workers to build a rewarding career. At the heart of everything we do is our community. Join us in shaping a bright future for Stoke‑on‑Trent, where children are at the heart of our efforts. We are looking for an experienced and skilled manager to come and join our Childrens Safeguarding and Support Service in the Court Team as a Principal Manager. Join a dynamic and committed team in Stoke‑on‑Trent as our new Principal Manager for the Court Team. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on achieving the very best outcomes for children and their families. You'll be at the heart of driving forward children's care proceeding, permanency plans and care planning, ensuring that safeguarding remains robust, responsive, and child‑centred at all times. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced professional to shape practice, influence strategic direction, and lead with integrity. You will be expected to have a depth of experience in managing and overseeing Public Law Outline and Care Proceedings. You'll work alongside dedicated colleagues who are united by a shared commitment to improving lives and delivering excellence. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a role that values innovation, collaboration, and accountability, this could be your next step.

Benefits

• Up to 41 days holiday (including 8 days bank holidays)
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Flexible working hours - Hybrid working
• High quality reflective supervision
• Health and wellbeing support
• Access to staff equality and diversity networks

Training & Development

• Restorative and Relational Practice: Balancing high support with high challenge.
• Child‑Friendly City: Making Stoke‑on‑Trent a place where children's needs come first.
• Listening to Children: Ensuring the voices of our children are heard and have a real impact on decisions.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all of the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.