Team Manager - Children's Safeguarding

Project overview

Team Manager - Children's Safeguarding

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experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

university

education

BA in social work

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Proven management or deputy management experience within a statutory Children's Safeguarding or Child Protection team.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children).
• Proven track record in professional supervision, complex case direction, and performance management.

Project details

East Leeds (Leeds City Council)

£35.00 / hour

Role Type: Social Work Management / Statutory Children's Services

About the Role

Are you an experienced, decisive, and compassionate social work leader ready to guide a dedicated team?

Leeds City Council is seeking a Children's Social Work Team Manager to lead our Safeguarding Team in East Leeds. In this key leadership role, you will hold overall responsibility for driving high-quality, child-centred practice, managing risk effectively, and supporting a team of passionate social workers to deliver exceptional outcomes for children and families across the community.

Key Responsibilities

What We Offer

• Team Leadership & Oversight: Supervise, support, and develop social workers and advanced practitioners delivering statutory safeguarding services.
• Decision-Making & Quality Assurance: Oversee complex case management, child protection planning, care proceedings, and statutory interventions.
• Risk Management: Lead clear risk management strategies, ensuring robust safeguarding practices and compliance with local protocols.
• Service Excellence: Foster a positive, reflective practice environment focused on continuous improvement and child-focused outcomes.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Build and maintain strong working relationships with partner agencies, education, health services, and emergency partners.
• Competitive Pay: £35.00 per hour.
• Local Impact: Lead front-line safeguarding efforts directly serving communities in East Leeds.
• Supportive Environment: Work within an established local authority structure committed to innovative children's social work.
• Start: flexible
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, GB
• Rate: 35-35 EUR/h