Principal Manager - Safeguarding, Review and Quality Assurance

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an experienced Principal Manager for the Independent Safeguarding and Review Service. This pivotal role focuses on improving outcomes for children and families through leadership in safeguarding practices. The position offers up to 41 days of holiday, flexible working hours, and support for health and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will influence strategic direction and collaborate across teams to ensure robust safeguarding measures are in place.

Benefits

Up to 41 days holiday

Option to buy extra annual leave

Flexible working hours

High quality reflective supervision

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experienced and skilled manager with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Independent Safeguarding and Review Service ensuring high standards of safeguarding practice.
• Drive forward children’s plans and ensure safeguarding remains robust and responsive.
• Shape practice and influence strategic direction to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high-quality safeguarding framework.

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Stoke-on-Trent is the place to do just that. We are committed to ensuring every child thrives, reaches their potential, and grows up in a supportive community, and to making Stoke-on-Trent the best place for social workers to build rewarding careers. We are looking for an experienced and skilled manager to join our Safeguarding, Review and Quality Assurance service as a Principal Manager for the Independent Safeguarding and Review Service. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on achieving the very best outcomes for children and their families. You will drive forward children’s plans, ensure safeguarding remains robust, responsive, and child-centred across all services, and shape practice and strategic direction with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Independent Safeguarding and Review Service as Principal Manager, ensuring high standards of safeguarding practice.
• Drive forward children’s plans and ensure safeguarding remains robust, responsive, and child-centred across services.
• Shape practice, influence strategic direction, and lead with integrity to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high-quality safeguarding, review and quality assurance framework.

Qualifications and Experience

We are seeking an experienced and skilled manager with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across teams to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• 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

Learning and Development

We are investing in high-quality learning and development with a focus on restorative and relational practice, balancing high support with high challenge; creating a child-friendly city; and listening to children to ensure their voices influence decisions.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that some individuals from underrepresented or marginalised groups may hesitate to apply if they do not meet every listed requirement. Our employee networks provide forums for colleagues with lived experiences and help shape policies and services.