3 months contract with local authority We are seeking a skilled and experienced children’s social work manager to oversee one of our five social work teams, focusing on Safeguarding & Support work. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in child in need and child protection work, PLO pre-proceedings, care proceedings, and adoption work. As the Children’s Social Work Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of social workers and family support workers, with guidance from a Managing Practitioner within our new locality structure. Your commitment to providing top-quality supervision and case direction, with a focus on enhancing outcomes for children, will be essential. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and sound decision-making abilities are key attributes for this role. Additionally, you will collaborate effectively as part of a service management team, dedicated to promoting best practices, with an emphasis on relationship-based and restorative approaches. Join us in Herefordshire and become a part of our exciting journey, where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the local authority and contribute to the improvement and protection of children and young people in the area. Requirements Requirements: Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification Significant post-qualification social work experience Evidence of CPD and registration with Social Work England Proven track record in managing staff and budgets Successful implementation of service and quality improvement methods Ability to meet challenging performance expectations