Qualified Children and Social Care Principal Manager
Location: Stoke on Trent, ST1 5SZ
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 2+ Months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
Pay Rate: £33.13 Per Hour
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
Job Responsibilities
* Lead and manage Children's Social Care teams to deliver high-quality services.
* Ensure safeguarding and child protection standards are upheld across all service areas.
* Oversee staff performance, provide supervision, and support professional development.
* Conduct risk assessments and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
* Maintain effective communication with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders.
* Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting using IT systems and social care databases.
* Contribute to service planning, strategy development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Represent the service at internal and external meetings, panels, and forums.
Person Specification
Must-Have
* Qualified and registered with Social Work England.
* Extensive experience in child protection and safeguarding.
* Proven staff management and leadership experience.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Competent IT skills and experience with social care systems.
* Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement safeguarding procedures.
* Eligibility to work in the UK with valid NI number and DBS clearance.
Nice-to-Have
* Experience in local government or public sector social care.
* Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and policy in children's social care.
* Previous experience managing complex cases and multi-disciplinary teams.
* Familiarity with performance management systems and reporting standards.
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