Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, values‑driven Service Manager, Safeguarding and Quality to provide strong operational leadership across a specialist portfolio that sits at the heart of how Enfield safeguards children. The role oversees the Independent Reviewing Officer service, the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) function, Enfield Children's Safeguarding Partnership, Family Decision Making and Contextual Safeguarding, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met while championing high‑quality, relational practice. You will lead, support and challenge senior practitioners, embedding reflective supervision, robust quality assurance and a relentless focus on improving outcomes for children through meaningful engagement with families and partners.
Basic Details
Reference number: PEO-002618
Salary: £60,684 – £80,202 (HOS1)
Advert closing date: 05/05/2026
Contract type: Permanent
Hours per week: 36
Location: Thomas Hardy House
Department: People
Division: Children's Safeguarding
Key Responsibilities
You will be a qualified and registered social worker with substantial leadership experience within children’s safeguarding services, bringing deep expertise in quality assurance, allegations management, independent reviewing and multi‑agency child protection arrangements. Your day‑to‑day activities will include leading senior staff, providing constructive challenge, driving improvement through reflective supervision, data‑informed oversight, and effective audit activity. You will promote relational, strengths‑based practice, applying the Family Safeguarding model and motivational interviewing to support change, participation and engagement at all levels of practice. You will also deputise for the Head of Service when required.
Qualifications
Qualified and registered social worker. Extensive leadership experience in children’s safeguarding services. Proven record of leading senior staff and driving professional development. Experience with quality assurance, allegations management, independent reviewing and multi‑agency child protection. Strong understanding of the Family Safeguarding model and motivational interviewing techniques. Ability to work collaboratively with partners and manage complex situations while keeping children’s lived experience at the centre.
Benefits
* Excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Up to 32 days annual leave (depending on grade and length of service). Eight public holidays per year plus an extra day off at Christmas.
* Blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
* Interest‑free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
* Career development and learning experiences through a range of training courses and methods.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice and counselling services.
* Health and leisure discounts and tax‑free bikes for work.
* One month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers.
Contact Details
Donna Gilfillan – +44 20 8132 2195 or donna.gilfillan@enfield.gov.uk
Debola Olufon – debola.olufon@enfield.gov.uk
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
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