Social Work Team Manager - Safeguarding and Child Protection Team

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Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - Safeguarding and Child Protection Team
Location: Herefordshire, UK
Specialism: Safeguarding and Child Protection
Salary: £41.42 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time/Part Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Work Team Manager to lead the Safeguarding and Child Protection Team in Herefordshire. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £41.42 and the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours. You will take a pivotal role in leading a committed team, ensuring high-quality safeguarding and child protection practice, and making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.

Locum work provides a unique opportunity to experience variety and autonomy while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to combine professional challenges with personal flexibility.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours: Choose full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.

• Professional Development: Access continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Varied Work Environment: Gain experience across different settings and cases, enhancing your skills.

• Competitive Pay: Receive a rewarding hourly rate that recognises your expertise and commitment.

Purpose of the Role

To provide operational leadership and management to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Team, ensuring excellent social work practice, effective risk management, and positive outcomes for children at risk of harm. You will oversee statutory safeguarding functions, ensuring timely assessments, care planning, and multi-agency collaboration to protect vulnerable children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of qualified social workers and support staff.

• Provide reflective supervision, performance management, and mentoring.

• Ensure the team delivers high-quality assessments, interventions, and safeguarding plans.

• Support staff development through coaching, training, and identifying learning needs.

• Manage staffing levels, caseload allocation, and workflow to maintain safe and effective practice.

Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Oversee statutory child protection processes and high-risk cases.

• Ensure timely, robust assessments, risk analyses, and decision-making.

• Approve child protection and care plans, includi