Team Manager - Safeguarding Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Team Manager - Safeguarding Team

Specialism: Children's Social Work
Location: Lancashire, UK
Salary: £42.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Locum
Hours: Part-Time or Full-Time (flexible)

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to lead the Safeguarding Team within Children's Services in Lancashire. This ongoing locum role offers excellent flexibility, allowing you to work part-time or full-time while earning a competitive hourly rate of £42.00. If you're a confident leader with a passion for improving children's lives, this role provides the perfect platform to influence positive outcomes across the county.

Perks & Benefits

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

• Competitive Pay: Earn £42.00 per hour for your expertise and leadership.

• Professional Development: Access continuous training and development opportunities.

• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with a wide range of agencies and partners.

• Impactful Role: Directly contribute to safeguarding children and supporting families.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage the Safeguarding Team, promoting good practice and embodying the Council's values.

• Provide supervision, motivation, and oversight to team members, ensuring accountability and high performance.

• Allocate and prioritise workloads in line with statutory duties and service standards.

• Oversee assessments, plans, and interventions for children subject to Child Protection, Child in Need, or legal proceedings.

• Chair complex case discussions and participate in multi-agency safeguarding processes.

• Maintain compliance with legislation and drive a culture of professional curiosity.

• Quality assure assessments, reports, and plans, offering constructive feedback for improvement.

• Build effective partnerships to strengthen multi-agency safeguarding practice.

• Make timely and informed management decisions to promote children's safety and well-being.

Why Lancashire?

Lancashire offers an exceptional quality of life, combining natural beauty, rich heritage, and t