Senior Children's Safeguarding Team Lead

neway international; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work agency is seeking a Children's Assistant Team Manager (Enhanced Social Worker) to provide leadership within the SPOA Team of Wrexham County Borough Council. The role involves assessing referrals, mentoring social workers, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in children’s social work and excellent decision-making skills. This temporary position offers a competitive pay rate of £32.00 per hour, with flexible employment options.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with significant experience in children’s social work and safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of thresholds for Care and Support and Child Protection.
• Ability to supervise and mentor social workers under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Read and assess referrals received by the local authority.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide social workers.
• Ensure effective decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker with significant experience in children’s social work and safeguarding.

Strong knowledge of thresholds for Care and Support and Child Protection.

Ability to supervise and mentor social workers under pressure.

Excellent decision-making skills.

Job description

A social work agency is seeking a Children's Assistant Team Manager (Enhanced Social Worker) to provide leadership within the SPOA Team of Wrexham County Borough Council. The role involves assessing referrals, mentoring social workers, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in children’s social work and excellent decision-making skills. This temporary position offers a competitive pay rate of £32.00 per hour, with flexible employment options.