Social Work Team Manager - Safeguarding Team

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Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - Safeguarding Team

Specialism: Safeguarding

Location: Ipswich, UK

Salary: £65,000.00 annually

Type: Full-time or Part-time

We are on the lookout for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team as a Social Work Team Manager within our Safeguarding Team based in the historic town of Ipswich, UK. Our organisation is committed to providing exceptional services to children and young people, ensuring their safety and protection. This is an exciting opportunity for you to make a real impact by leading a dedicated team of professionals who are focused on delivering high-quality and compassionate care.

With a welcoming environment that fosters innovation and growth, this role offers the ideal platform for you to showcase your leadership skills and make a significant difference in safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

• Flexible working: Choose between full-time or part-time roles to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary: Reflecting your experience and dedication to safeguarding services.
• Professional development: Access ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive culture: Work within a collaborative and team-focused environment.
• Wellbeing support: Access counselling and wellbeing services.

• Provide strong leadership and operational management of safeguarding services: ensuring safe and effective practice.
• Oversee complex safeguarding cases: ensuring timely assessments, interventions, and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with statutory frameworks: including the Children Act 1989/2004 and safeguarding guidance.
• Supervise and support team members: through regular supervision, performance management, and development.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners: to improve outcomes for children and young people.