Strategic Safeguarding Lead - Social Worker (Maternity)

Change Grow Live; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing hour

Job summary

Change Grow Live is seeking a Senior Social Worker (Maternity Cover) in Kirklees to provide strategic leadership across safeguarding and professional practice. You will influence service development, supervise a skilled team of social workers and partners, and drive continuous improvement to improve outcomes for children, families and adults.

You will lead on complex safeguarding decisions, supporting Designated Safeguarding Leads, and work within a multi-agency context to strengthen pathways

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with the applicable professional body.
• Significant leadership experience including motivating, developing and inspiring teams.
• Experience influencing strategic decision-making and driving service improvement.
• Experience leading culture change, staff engagement and quality improvement initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Practice Educator qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and line management for our team of Social Workers.
• Lead development and delivery of the Families and Safeguarding offer.
• Support colleagues via reflective practice, coaching and supervision.
• Provide expert advice on safeguarding, risk management and complex decisions.
• Support DS Levels to maintain high-quality safeguarding practice and accountability.
• Represent Change Grow Live in partnerships and forums.
• Build collaborative pathways across health, social care and voluntary sectors.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Partnership building

Coaching

Professional supervision

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Change Grow Live is seeking a Senior Social Worker (Maternity Cover) in Kirklees to provide strategic leadership across safeguarding and professional practice. You will influence service development, supervise a skilled team of social workers and partners, and drive continuous improvement to improve outcomes for children, families and adults.

You will lead on complex safeguarding decisions, supporting Designated Safeguarding Leads, and work within a multi-agency context to strengthen pathways