Senior Children's Services Manager – Assessment & Safeguarding

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Tees Valley is looking for an experienced Service Manager to lead three Assessment and Safeguarding teams in children's services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting children from referral to permanence, managing the Children with Disabilities team, and ensuring high-quality practice. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous leave and access to pension schemes. The council promotes agile working, allowing flexibility in managing one's diary.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of children's services leadership.
• Experience managing teams in social work.
• Ability to work in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee three Assessment and Safeguarding teams.
• Support children from referral to permanence.
• Manage the Children with Disabilities team.

Skills

Leadership

Understanding of children's services

Agile working

Job description

A local government council in Tees Valley is looking for an experienced Service Manager to lead three Assessment and Safeguarding teams in children's services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting children from referral to permanence, managing the Children with Disabilities team, and ensuring high-quality practice. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous leave and access to pension schemes. The council promotes agile working, allowing flexibility in managing one's diary.