Introduction
This is a key role responsible for leading our in‑house social work team, ensuring high‑quality, consistent practice and strong outcomes for young people across our services.
About the Role
KPMS provides residential and supported accommodation services for looked‑after children and care leavers, focused on creating safe, stable environments where young people can progress towards independence.
This role leads the in‑house social work team and is responsible for maintaining high standards of practice, ensuring compliance, and driving positive outcomes for young people. The role combines team leadership with hands‑on oversight of practice and safeguarding. You will maintain clear visibility of cases, provide direction where needed, and ensure that work is completed to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading and overseeing the work of the social work team
* Ensuring all young people have clear, progressing plans and measurable outcomes
* Maintaining high standards of recording, compliance and audit readiness
* Acting as the organisation's Designated Safeguarding Lead
* Providing oversight and challenge to ensure quality and consistency of practice
Key Candidate Attributes
* Confident and capable social worker with strong practice foundations
* Able to make decisions and take accountability for outcomes
* Organised and able to manage competing priorities
* Reflective in approach, with the ability to support others to develop their practice
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk
What the Role Requires
* Confidence in making decisions and holding accountability
* Ability to oversee multiple cases and maintain clear visibility of progress
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to support and challenge staff to improve practice
* A structured and consistent approach to managing workload and priorities
Experience and Qualifications
* Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration – any applicants without a Social Work qualification and registration (or pending) will not be considered
* Post‑qualification experience working with young people
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience
* Experience managing complex cases
* Experience supporting or guiding other practitioners
Salary & Benefits
* £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
* Sociable hours and no weekend or shift work
* Increasing annual leave entitlement after 2 years of continuous service
* Retention payment of £2000
* Investment in your learning and development
* Wellness days
Type
* Full‑time, permanent
* Office‑based with periodic site visits
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