Overview
We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to provide strong, values‑led leadership within Children’s Services. This is a key operational leadership role with responsibility for safeguarding, practice quality, people management and performance, working closely with partners to improve outcomes for children and families.
Position Details
Multi Agency Child Protection Team Manager – Children’s Services
Location: Hybrid (Council offices, community settings and home working)
Working Pattern: Full time
Grade 12 – £54,992 to £62,778
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a Multi‑Agency Child Protection Team responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at risk of significant harm.
* Ensure effective coordination of statutory child protection responses across Family Help incorporating Health, Education, Police and wider partners, embedding a child‑centred, relational and strengths‑based, trauma‑informed and systemic approach.
* Manage a team of professionals through supervision, reflective arrangements, ensuring high standards of practice and consistency of thresholds.
* Line‑manage and develop staff through safe recruitment, supervision, coaching and performance management.
* Provide operational and safeguarding leadership, including risk management and escalation.
* Promote a culture of reflective practice, learning and continuous improvement.
* Monitor performance, quality and outcomes, ensuring inspection readiness at all times.
* Work with Family Help Partners, Principal Social Worker and the Safeguarding Children’s Partnership to ensure robust quality assurance processes are in place.
* Contribute to service development, strategy, policy and performance reporting.
* Manage budgets and resources effectively in line with council guidelines.
Qualifications & Expertise
* Recognised Social Work qualification (DipSW or Degree) and Social Work England registration.
* Proven experience managing Children’s Services teams within statutory frameworks.
* Proven experience of managing complex safeguarding cases and working with partners to effect multi‑agency plans.
* In‑depth knowledge of child protection legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures.
* Track record of leading child‑centred practice and high‑performing teams.
* Knowledge of trauma‑informed, systemic and whole‑family approaches.
* Experience of performance management, quality assurance and inspection readiness.
* Ability to motivate, inspire and build confidence in others.
* Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Resilience to work in a high‑pressure environment and manage competing priorities.
Why Join Us?
You’ll join a service that values strong leadership, reflective practice and continuous improvement, where your work will make a meaningful difference to children and young people.
The council is committed to professional growth, with many senior roles filled internally and high‑quality training and development opportunities available.
Benefits
* Flexible remote working
* Bright, modern, recently refurbished office environments
* Free parking at all office locations
* Competitive salary and working rewards
* Up to 16 days’ flexi leave per year, in addition to annual leave
* Social Work England registration paid for by the council
* High‑quality supervision
* Strong reflective practice framework
* Excellent training opportunities
Applications
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Charlotte Rigby on 01606 289 499.
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