Social work team manager safeguarding service

Job Title: Team Manager - Safeguarding Service Location: Gloucestershire Type: Permanent Salary: GBP47,573 - GBP49,590 per annum + GBP2000 R R About Us: Join Gloucestershire County Council as a Team Manager in the Children #39;s Safeguarding Service. This is an exceptional opportunity for seasoned professionals to step into a managerial role or for accomplished Team Managers to contribute to a nurturing and supportive local authority. Gloucestershire County Council spans six localities: Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, and Cotswolds. you will be appointed the area that best suits you! About the Role: As a Team Manager in the Children #39;s Safeguarding Service, you will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting a team of social workers dedicated to safeguarding children. Responsibilities include: Orchestrate and lead a team of social workers within the Children #39;s Safeguarding Service. Align team activities with Children #39;s Services strategic objectives to optimize impact. Ensure unwavering adherence to statutory duties in safeguarding children. Demonstrate a profound understanding of potential risks associated with each case. Provide clear management oversight, guiding the team in navigating complex risk assessments. Effectively manage the day-to-day workflow of the safeguarding team. Implement rigorous quality assurance measures to uphold the highest standards. Conduct thorough observations and reflective supervision to enhance individual and team performance. Contribute actively to the development and refinement of GCC #39;s comprehensive quality assurance framework. Build and foster positive relationships with internal colleagues and external partner agencies. Collaborate seamlessly to ensure support and protection for vulnerable children and young people. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement in safeguarding practices. Play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children under our care throughout the County. Salary and Benefits: GBP47,573 - GBP49,590 per annum (subject to experience) Annual retention payment of GBP2,000 Welcome payment of GBP5,000 Hybrid working opportunities (2-3 days in the office) 5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of continuous service About You: To excel in this role, we require the following: Social Work England registration: Essential Proven experience at Senior Social Worker level : Essential Recognized qualification in Social Work : Essential Successful completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Full driving licence and willingness to drive: Essential Enhanced DBS clearance: Essential If you are committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families and thrive in a relational and systemic social work practice environment, join us in our ambitious improvement and transformation plans. Be part of Gloucestershire County Council #39;s journey to create optimal conditions for our staff to make a positive impact and improve outcomes for children in the Children #39;s Safeguarding Service. For more info on this, or any other social work opportunities in Gloucester, please contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency on (phone number removed)