Qualified Team Manager - Safeguarding

Herefordshire | Permanent | Up to £60,915 per annum
Team Manager – Safeguarding
Full-Time | Children's Social Care | Must Drive

Herefordshire Council is looking for an experienced and driven Team Manager to lead their Children’s Safeguarding Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s passionate about protecting children and supporting frontline staff in delivering high-quality safeguarding practice.

As Team Manager, you’ll oversee a team of social workers managing complex child protection cases, ensuring robust planning, timely interventions, and positive outcomes for children and families across the county. You’ll also play a key role in driving performance, supporting professional development, and embedding a culture of strength-based, child-focused practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership and oversight for a busy Safeguarding Team
• Ensure effective case management and high-quality decision making
• Supervise, support and develop a team of qualified social workers
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies across Herefordshire
• Monitor performance, quality, and compliance with statutory frameworks
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

Working Arrangements:

• Full-time permanent role
• Office-based with flexibility
• Travel across the county required – must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Proven management or supervisory experience within children’s safeguarding
• Strong knowledge of legislation, guidance and best practice in child protection
• Confident leader with excellent organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to supporting a positive team culture and improving outcomes for children

Additional Benefits:

• Welcome payment £10,000 (pro rata) for experienced social workers following 6 months in post
• After 1 year’s service with the council, a payment between £2,000 - £4,000 (dependent on team)
• Relocation support of up to £10,000

Interested?
Contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips to find out more:

07519750074
erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

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