Children's Social Work Team Manager, Operational Manager IRO Team, Ellesmere Port Pay rate - £46 per hour Contract role, Families First for Children Team, Senior Manager Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Children's Service Manager in West Cheshire This is to oversee the Independent Reviewing Officer and LADO function. As part of the Families First for Children reform there are exciting new opportunities in the leadership team and practice workforce and partnership hub. If you feel you are driven and enthusiastic about making a difference for children and their families and meet the requirements of the job description we would welcome an application from you. Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment. The purpose of the role is to ensure that services for children, young people, families, and carers are delivered in line with legislation, government guidance, council policy, and best practice. To work to improve outcomes and ensure independent scrutiny for Children in Care, and reviews for foster carers. To ensure that we deliver an effective LADO service ensuring the safeguarding of all children in Cheshire West and Chester. The post-holder will ensure services and practice is aligned with the Families First for Children framework and local priorities. We are looking for somebody who meets the following requirements: Degree level or equivalent qualification in Social Work and Regulatory body registration. Experience in managing children’s services teams at an operational level. Demonstrabletrack recordin overseeing statutory reviews for children and ensuring such reviews are carried out within statutory and service performance and practice standards, and they are child-focused, inclusive, and outcome-driven. Strong understanding of the Families First for Children framework and safeguarding principles. Deep understanding of Children’s legislation and statutory guidance including Care Planning Regulations, Placements and Case Review regulations. Ability to lead and motivate staff to deliver high quality services that improve outcomes for children and families. Excellent safeguarding knowledge, experience of care planning for children and families. Skilled in partnership working, service delivery, and performance management. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager