Team Leader / Team Manager Children Services

Guidant Global; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking an experienced Team Lead / Team Manager in Bedford to oversee an Integrated Front Door team. The role requires effective leadership to ensure safeguarding of vulnerable children, efficient handling of contacts and referrals, and adherence to information governance. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong decision-making and communication skills and a passion for making a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience managing safeguarding services or similar.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Strong understanding of information governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Integrated Front Door team.
• Ensure efficient responses to all contacts and referrals.
• Monitor adherence to information governance protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Job description

Team Lead / Team Manager Needed in Bedford!

Location: Bedford Borough
️ Working Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 08:45 - 17:30
Rate: Up to £44.50 per hour (umbrella)

Are you an experienced Manager ready to lead and develop a vital safeguarding service? We're seeking a Team Lead / Team Manager to oversee our Integrated Front Door (MASH) team on an interim basis!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and embedding of the Integrated Front Door as the single contact point for safeguarding vulnerable children in Bedford.
• Ensure prompt, efficient responses to all contacts and referrals.
• Oversee operational decisions about contacts, referrals, and child-in-need assessments, ensuring timeliness and effectiveness.
• Maintain strict adherence to information governance protocols to safeguard data.
• Allocate work effectively within the team, ensuring protocols are followed per Working Together guidance.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to research enquiries, identify risks, and make timely decisions.
• Develop consensus views on individual cases and hold ultimate responsibility for decision-making.
• Deliver positive outcomes for children and young people through effective leadership.

What happens now?

If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply on below post

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We look forward to hearing from you!