Service Lead – Safeguarding Children and Families

TN United Kingdom; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious organization is seeking dynamic Service Leads for Children and Families in Stockton-on-Tees. This role offers the chance to transform services and improve outcomes for children and families. With a supportive culture and a focus on professional development, you will lead teams in safeguarding and care planning. The position includes flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, and generous benefits. Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of children and young people in the community.

Benefits

Relocation support up to £8,000

27 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Generous Pension Scheme

Paid SWE Registration

Employee assistance programs

Physiotherapy benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care planning for children in need and protection.
• Lead teams in innovative service delivery and transformation.

Skills

Safeguarding Children

Care Planning

Strengths-Based Approach

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Social Work

Relevant Professional Qualification

Job description

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Service Lead – Safeguarding Children and Families, Stockton-on-Tees

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Location: Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Further Information: There are exciting developments in Children’s Services at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council!

Majella McCarthy, our new Director of Children’s Services, joined us in April and is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

We recently underwent a review and, due to internal promotions and investment in a new senior management structure, we are in an exciting position. We seek innovative and ambitious individuals who prioritize children and young people.

Our Children and Families service continues to strengthen, with specialist areas working alongside traditional safeguarding teams.

We have two exciting opportunities for candidates for the positions of Service Leads Children and Families. The roles are divided as follows:

Service Lead One:
Children and Families teams x 3
Children with Disabilities
Edge of Care

Service Lead Two:
Children with Families teams x 3
Adolescent team
MACE

The successful candidates will oversee care planning for children in need of Child in Need, Child protection, PLO, and court care planning support. We seek candidates committed to excellent practice and outcomes with a strengths-based approach.

As Service Lead, you should be creative and dynamic in transforming services and ideally have an interest or experience in one of the specialist areas.

Join an ambitious organization and Children’s Service, which has great potential and an empowering culture. Be part of a significant transformation that will impact lives for generations.

We offer regular supervision, learning and development opportunities, mental health and well-being support, and an excellent reward package including:

• A salary of £66,210 – £68,674 (plus pending pay award)
• Relocation support of up to £8,000
• Flexible working arrangements, including some remote work
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 with 5 years of service, with options to purchase additional leave
• Generous Pension Scheme through LGPS with options to contribute more
• Paid SWE Registration
• Employee benefits such as salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, discounts, employee assistance, physiotherapy, and more

For an informal discussion, contact Nicole Wilson (Acting Assistant Director for Early Help & Safeguarding) at 07721052597 or via email.

Interviews are scheduled for 25 and 26 July 2024, with notifications sent through North East Jobs.

All communication regarding your application will be sent to your registered email and can be checked in your ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account.