Social Work Team Manager - Safeguarding

Health & Social Care Recruitment Agency; Oldham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Diverse caseload exposure

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Oldham Council is seeking a Team Manager in Safeguarding to lead frontline children's social work teams in Oldham. The role offers an attractive hourly rate and ongoing, locum engagement, with responsibilities spanning leadership, risk oversight, and complex safeguarding decisions.

You will supervise social workers and advanced practitioners, drive high-quality plans, and foster multi-agency collaboration to improve outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work with current registration to Social Work England.
• Significant experience in Children’s Services, especially in managerial roles such as Team Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and management to social workers, advanced practitioners, and support staff.
• Ensure robust management oversight and effective risk management processes are in place.
• Lead complex safeguarding decisions and statutory interventions with clarity and confidence.
• Drive high-quality assessments, plans, and interventions that enhance outcomes for children and families.
• Chair strategy discussions and professional meetings, ensuring collaborative decision-making.
• Oversee Child Protection, Child in Need, and Children Looked After processes.
• Support social workers through reflective supervision, promoting their professional growth.
• Foster excellent partnership working across multi-agency networks.
• Monitor team performance and ensure compliance with quality assurance and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to service development initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Team Manager - Safeguarding, Oldham, £46 Hourly, Ongoing

Are you ready to take on an exciting role where you can truly make a difference in children's lives? Oldham Council is on the hunt for an experienced and ambitious Team Manager within Safeguarding, to lead our frontline children's social work teams. With an attractive hourly rate of £46, this ongoing position provides an opportunity to impact positively on children's welfare in a dynamic environment.

Perks and Benefits:

Working as a locum offers you flexibility and the freedom to manage your schedule, providing an excellent work-life balance tailored to your personal needs. You will benefit from exposure to various cases which can enhance your professional knowledge and skills. In addition, you will receive competitive pay and have the opportunity to expand your network through engagements with a wide range of professionals in the field. Oldham itself offers an enriching community with easy access to Manchester's cultural scene and the stunning landscapes of the nearby Pennines, making it a truly wonderful place to live and progress your career.

What You Will Do:

• Provide strong leadership and management to social workers, advanced practitioners, and support staff
• Ensure robust management oversight and effective risk management processes are in place
• Lead complex safeguarding decisions and statutory interventions with clarity and confidence
• Drive high-quality assessments, plans, and interventions that enhance outcomes for children and families
• Chair strategy discussions and professional meetings, ensuring collaborative decision-making
• Oversee Child Protection, Child in Need, and Children Looked After processes
• Support social workers through reflective supervision, promoting their professional growth
• Foster excellent partnership working across multi-agency networks
• Monitor team performance and ensure compliance with quality assurance and regulatory standards
• Contribute to service development initiatives and continuous improvement programs

About You:

We seek a social work leader who not only has the experience to manage but can also inspire and drive their team towards bettering children's futures. You will have a degree or equivalent in social work with a current registration with Social Work England. Significant experience in Children's Services, especially in managerial roles such as Team Manager, is essential to your success in this role.

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