Childrens Social Work Manager - Safeguarding and Support
hace 5 días
Hereford
C&YP Social Work Manager - Safeguarding and Support. Permanent Leominster (North) 37 hours per week HC11 £51,356 - £55,915 plus market supplement £5,000 per year £10,000 welcome payment. Relocation package up to £10,000 available. 31/05/2026 Lead one of six Safeguarding & Support teams. Bring expertise in child in need, child protection work, PLO, pre‑proceedings, care proceedings, and adoption. Support service management to embed restorative, relationship‑based practice. • Lead and manage a team of social workers and family support workers., • Provide high‑quality supervision and clear case direction., • Implement risk‑based management, robust safety plans, and evidence‑based practice., • Work collaboratively with families and multi‑agency partners to achieve best outcomes., • Support the team in continuous improvement and uphold recovery‑oriented standards., • Passionate about driving positive change for children and families through high‑quality safeguarding practice, effective risk management, and timely intervention., • Skilled in analysis, planning, and decision‑making, ensuring risks are clearly understood, safety plans are robust, and children’s needs are met through strong, evidence‑based practice., • Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively with families and multi‑agency partners to achieve the best outcomes., • Resilient, reflective, and confident in leading complex safeguarding work, offering clear case direction and making sound professional judgments., • Able to thrive in a supportive, fast‑paced team environment, contributing to a culture of high‑quality supervision, strong practice standards, and continuous improvement., • Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)., • Competitive salary and holiday entitlement., • Relocation package support up to £10,000., • Welcome payment £10,000 for experienced social workers joining children’s teams., • Pension scheme enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)., • Protected time and budget for professional development., • Clear career progression pathways., • Generous annual leave (31 days, pro‑rata, plus bank holidays; purchase of additional 10 days per annum)., • Flexible working: flexi‑time, job‑share, part‑time, and home working options., • Employee assistance programme with 24/7 support., • Payment of professional membership fees., • Access to retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits including savings and discounts., • Inclusive recruitment for candidates with disability, as part of the Disability Confident scheme., • Support for Armed Forces Veterans or Reservists, aligning with the Armed Forces Covenant., • Support for Herefordshire care leavers, as part of commitment to vulnerable individuals., • All staff must meet safeguarding and welfare commitments, including a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. Upload a current CV and complete the application form, referencing this job description and reader specifications. If shortlisted, the C&YP Recruitment Team will contact via email and confirm interview details. Note: Overseas visa sponsorship is not available for this role; UK‑resident skilled workers with a minimum of two years’ relevant experience may be eligible for sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr