Team Manager - Children's Safeguarding Partner

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A trusted recruitment agency seeks a Team Manager for Children’s Safeguarding Partner services in Stretford. The role offers flexibility and the chance to lead key safeguarding initiatives while ensuring child safety. Candidates should hold a Social Work qualification and possess strong leadership skills, along with substantial experience in children’s safeguarding. This ongoing role includes strategic oversight and collaboration with multiple agencies, fostering a child-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in children’s safeguarding within a statutory setting.
• Proven leadership or management experience within children’s services.
• Registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight.
• Lead and develop the Children’s Safeguarding Partner Team.
• Manage Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Partnership-working

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Job Title: Team Manager – Children’s Safeguarding Partner

Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Services

Salary: £46.00 per hour

Contract Type: Ongoing, Part-Time / Full-Time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join as a Team Manager within Children’s Safeguarding Partner services. This ongoing locum role offers the chance to lead and influence multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. With flexible working options and a competitive hourly rate, this role combines strategic leadership with meaningful frontline impact.

Key Responsibilities

As Team Manager – Children’s Safeguarding Partner, you will provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the Children’s Safeguarding Partner Team to ensure statutory safeguarding responsibilities are effectively delivered.
• Providing strategic oversight of multi-agency safeguarding arrangements in line with legislation, including the Children Act 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Acting as a key liaison between the local authority and safeguarding partners, including Police, Integrated Care Board, Education, and voluntary and community sectors.
• Coordinating multi-agency safeguarding policies, procedures, training, and governance frameworks.
• Leading on the development, delivery, and review of safeguarding priorities, action plans, and improvement programmes.
• Managing Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews and contributing to thematic audits to support continuous service improvement.
• Supervising staff, supporting professional development, and embedding a culture where children’s voices are central to safeguarding practice.
• Ensuring effective information sharing, performance monitoring, and compliance with local safeguarding standards.
• Working collaboratively with internal council services to promote high-quality safeguarding outcomes.

Person Specification

We are seeking candidates with:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in children’s safeguarding within a statutory setting.
• Proven leadership or management experience within children’s services.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and multi-agency working arrangements.
• Excellent communication, partnership-working, and strategic planning skills.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding, continuous improvement, and child-centred practice.
• Flexible Part-Time and Full-Time working options.
• Competitive locum hourly rate of £46.00.
• Opportunity to work at a strategic level within multi-agency safeguarding.
• Exposure to diverse professional settings and partnership networks.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Autonomy and variety within a dynamic leadership role.

Why Trafford

Trafford offers an excellent quality of life, combining vibrant urban areas with attractive green spaces and historic landmarks. Known for its strong sense of community, high-performing schools, and excellent transport links, Trafford is a well-connected and desirable place to live and work. Working here provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward-thinking local area dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.

About Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency specialising in social care roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and numerous industry awards, we are committed to securing the best possible rates and roles that align with your skills and experience.

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