Service Manager Child Protection Conference

Position: Service Manager – Child Protection Conference
Service Manager – Child Protection Conference
6 Month Contract | Earlier Start Date Preferred
East Midlands
Competitive Daily Rate
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid Working | Minimum 3 Days Onsite

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Are you an experienced Service Manager – Child Protection Conference looking for your next leadership opportunity? This is a fantastic chance to lead a highly visible safeguarding function where you will have a direct impact on improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

As the Service Manager – Child Protection Conference, you will lead the Child Protection Conference Chair service, ensuring statutory responsibilities are delivered effectively and consistently. You will provide professional leadership, challenge and support across Children's Services, driving high-quality safeguarding practice and continuous improvement. This is a pivotal role where your expertise will help strengthen multi-agency working, quality assurance processes and service performance.
With an earlier start date preferred, this opportunity offers the chance to quickly make your mark within a service committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children.

Your Role as Service Manager – Child Protection Conference:

• Lead the Child Protection Conference Chair function and ensure compliance with statutory guidance and safeguarding legislation

• Drive quality assurance, service improvement and performance management across Children's Services

• Provide professional support and challenge to strengthen safeguarding practice and decision-making

• Champion the voice of the child and ensure meaningful family participation in planning processes

• Develop effective multi-agency partnerships to improve outcomes for children and young people

Your Previous Experience as a Service Manager – Child Protection Conference:

• Significant experience within children's safeguarding and Child Protection services

• Proven leadership and management experience within Children's Services or a safeguarding environment

• Strong analytical skills with experience of using performance data and quality assurance frameworks

• Recognised Social Work qualification with relevant professional registration

• Track record of leading service improvement, managing change and developing high-performing teams

This Service Manager – Child Protection Conference position offers the opportunity to influence practice at a strategic level while supporting frontline teams to deliver the highest standards of safeguarding.
If you are passionate about protecting children, improving practice and leading positive change, we would love to hear from you.

If you're interested in discussing this Service Manager – Child Protection Conference opportunity in more detail, or know someone who may be suitable, please contact Angico Daley on (phone number removed) or apply today.

We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch.

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and hiring journey will be fully supported