Team Manager, Social Work — Lead Safeguarding & Innovation

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charity based in Cardiff is seeking a full-time Team Manager to oversee and enhance innovative services aimed at safeguarding children. The successful candidate will possess a recognized social work qualification and have experience in staff development within the safeguarding field. Responsibilities include managing a team of social workers and shaping services like Letting the Future In and Pregnancy in Mind. Benefits include a generous annual leave policy, professional development opportunities, and a matching pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual salary review

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contributions matched up to 7%

Access to an online discount portal

Wellness Hub for employee support

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification and UK registration.
• Experience supporting and developing staff in safeguarding.
• Ability to drive improved outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage line staff and deliver front-line services.
• Shape innovative services related to child sexual abuse and early years.
• Oversee projects funded by the Home Office like Letting the Future In.

Skills

Experience with safeguarding practices

Strong communication skills

Leadership experience

Assertiveness

Resilience

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Job description

A leading children's charity based in Cardiff is seeking a full-time Team Manager to oversee and enhance innovative services aimed at safeguarding children. The successful candidate will possess a recognized social work qualification and have experience in staff development within the safeguarding field. Responsibilities include managing a team of social workers and shaping services like Letting the Future In and Pregnancy in Mind. Benefits include a generous annual leave policy, professional development opportunities, and a matching pension scheme.