Job Opportunity: Team Manager – Safeguarding
Location: Sand Martin House, Fletton Quays, Peterborough (Hybrid Working)
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Contract: 14 months
Salary: £45 per hour or 36.07 PAYE (pro rata for part-time hours)
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Team Manager – Safeguarding to lead and inspire our Children and Families Team in Peterborough. This is a critical role where you will champion the safety and well-being of children and families, while supporting a dedicated team of professionals.
About the Role As Team Manager, you will provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, and Children and Family Workers. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of outstanding safeguarding services, driving quality improvement, and maintaining high professional standards across your team.
Key Responsibilities 👥 Supervision & Development
Support, supervise, and develop team members
Identify strengths and areas for growth, implementing effective development plans📋 Service Delivery & Quality Assurance
Ensure timely, high-quality case planning, allocation, and review
Oversee service delivery to meet performance and statutory requirements💬 Customer Service & Complaints Management
Lead on Stage 1 complaints and customer service matters
Promote a culture of empathy, responsiveness, and professionalism📈 Recruitment & Staffing
Manage recruitment, retention, and workforce planning
Ensure the team is fully resourced to meet service demands🔒 Safeguarding Leadership
Serve as a subject matter expert in safeguarding policy, practice, and case law
Lead multi-agency collaboration to ensure effective outcomesRequirements
Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
In-depth knowledge of child development, safeguarding legislation, and statutory guidance
Proven leadership experience within a Children’s Services setting
Strong decision-making and analytical skills
Ability to produce and present formal reports and assessments
Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice
Skilled in delivering high-quality, reflective supervisionWhy Join Us?
Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families
Work with a supportive and driven team of professionals
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Competitive hourly rateHow to Apply If you're a motivated leader with a passion for safeguarding and improving lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Please complete the attached cover sheet and submit your application.
For more information, contact Delanie Heyes at
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