Job Title: Social Work Team Manager – Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Safeguarding
Location: Stroud, UK
Salary: £47.00 Hourly
Type: Full Time / Part Time
Join the vibrant Safeguarding Team in Stroud as a Social Work Team Manager, where you will earn a competitive rate of £47.00 per hour. This opportunity is suitable for anyone looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while enjoying flexible work hours.
Perks and benefits
* Flexibility between full-time and part-time roles for work‑life balance
* Continuous professional development opportunities
* Supportive collaborative environment focused on safeguarding children
* High-level DBS clearance requirement (Enhanced DBS)
What you will do
* Lead and manage a social work team handling Child in Need (Section 17) and Child Protection (Section 47) cases
* Provide oversight and quality assurance of assessments, care planning, and interventions
* Ensure timely safeguarding decision‑making, manage risk, and prioritise cases
* Deliver supervision, performance management, and professional development to staff
* Chair and contribute to strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and multi‑agency meetings
Qualifications and requirements
* Degree in Social Work (BA/MA or equivalent) with evidence of continued professional development
* Desirable: management or leadership qualification
* Registered with Social Work England
* Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989 & 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children
* Enhanced DBS clearance required
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