Social Work Team Manager - Safeguarding and Child Protection Team - Herefordshire - Sanctuary P[...]

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work agency is seeking a Social Work Team Manager to lead the Safeguarding and Child Protection Team in Herefordshire. The role involves providing operational leadership, managing staffing, and ensuring high-quality safeguarding practices. Candidates must have experience in social work management and be committed to making a positive impact on children's lives. The position offers flexible working hours and competitive pay.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development

Varied Work Environment

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing social work teams.
• Ability to lead with a focus on safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements in social work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of social workers.
• Oversee statutory child protection processes.
• Conduct case audits for quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Performance Management

Risk Management

Multi-Agency Working

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Social Work Team Manager – Safeguarding and Child Protection Team

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager – Safeguarding and Child Protection Team
Location: Herefordshire, UK
Specialism: Safeguarding and Child Protection
Salary: £41.42
: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time/Part Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Work Team Manager to lead the Safeguarding and Child Protection Team in Herefordshire. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £41.42 and the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours. You will take a pivotal role in leading a committed team, ensuring high-quality safeguarding and child protection practice, and making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.

Locum work provides a unique opportunity to experience variety and autonomy while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to combine professional challenges with personal flexibility.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible Working Hours: Choose full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.

Professional Development: Access continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

Varied Work Environment: Gain experience across different settings and cases, enhancing your skills.

Competitive Pay: Receive a rewarding hourly rate that recognises your expertise and commitment.

Purpose of the Role

To provide operational leadership and management to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Team, ensuring excellent social work practice, effective risk management, and positive outcomes for children at risk of harm. You will oversee statutory safeguarding functions, ensuring timely assessments, care planning, and multi-agency collaboration to protect vulnerable children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, supervise, and support a team of qualified social workers and support staff.

Provide reflective supervision, performance management, and mentoring.

Ensure the team delivers high-quality assessments, interventions, and safeguarding plans.

Support staff development through coaching, training, and identifying learning needs.

Manage staffing levels, caseload allocation, and workflow to maintain safe and effective practice.

Oversee statutory child protection processes and high-risk cases.

Ensure timely, robust assessments, risk analyses, and decision-making.

Approve child protection and care plans, including emergency safeguarding actions.

Provide management oversight for complex or high-risk cases.

Quality Assurance & Practice Improvement

Conduct case audits to maintain quality, compliance, and learning.

Support implementation of practice standards and service improvement initiatives.

Contribute to lessons learned from serious case reviews.

Multi-Agency Partnership Working

Develop strong relationships with police, health services, schools, early help, foster care, and voluntary sector partners.

Lead or participate in multi-agency meetings, safeguarding forums, and strategic collaborations.

Operational & Strategic Responsibilities

Ensure the team meets statutory timescales, performance targets, and compliance standards.

Contribute to service planning, policy development, and workforce strategies.

Support recruitment, retention, and development of social work staff.

Life in Herefordshire

Herefordshire offers a picturesque, supportive community with stunning countryside and a strong sense of local identity. It is an ideal location to combine a rewarding career in social work with a high quality of life.

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