Social Care Team Manager - Children's Safeguarding Team

Social Care Team Manager - Children's Safeguarding Team

Job Title: Social Care Team Manager - Children's Safeguarding Team

Location: Rochdale, UK

Salary: £46.00 per hour (Ongoing opportunity)

Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time considered

Role Overview

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Social Care Team Manager to join the Children's Safeguarding Team in Rochdale. This rewarding role is ideal for a compassionate, innovative leader with a deep commitment to safeguarding children and supporting families. You will play a key role across the continuum of need - from Child in Need and Child Protection to PLO and Court proceedings.

Flexible Working Patterns: Choose between full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

Attractive Hourly Rate: Earn £46.00 per hour, reflecting your expertise and leadership in the field of children's safeguarding.

Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Collaborative Culture: Join a dedicated and supportive team of professionals including social workers, family support workers, and other specialists.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide strong leadership and oversight to a high-performing Children's Safeguarding Team.
2. Champion the implementation of the Family Safeguarding Model, using a trauma-informed and motivational interviewing approach.
3. Work directly with families, focusing on building strengths and achieving long-term positive outcomes.
4. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including domestic abuse practitioners and drug and alcohol workers, to deliver holistic, joined-up support.
5. Manage safeguarding risks and promote the goal of keeping children safely with their families wherever possible.

Person Specification

1. Proven experience in managing or leading within a children's safeguarding setting.
2. Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and the Family Safeguarding Model.
3. Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
4. A forward-thinking, solution-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Rochdale?

Rochdale is a vibrant and welcoming community, offering an excellent quality of life at an affordable cost. Set against a backdrop of natural beauty and within easy reach of Manchester, Rochdale combines tranquillity with the excitement of urban living. It's an ideal place to both live and work.

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