Team Manager Safeguarding

TL;DR

Team Manager Safeguarding: Provide leadership for Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases with an accent on reflective supervision, risk-informed practice, and performance management. Focus on overseeing casework, ensuring child-focused interventions, challenging drift, and driving continuous improvement through audits and quality assurance.

Location: Romford, United Kingdom (Town Hall, RM1 3BD)

Salary: £59,511–£63,966 pa (Grade 10)

Company

hirify.global, a local council in east London focused on public services, safeguarding children, and community welfare.

What you will do

• Lead a team of social workers delivering high-quality interventions for CIN and CP cases.
• Provide reflective supervision to develop practitioners' judgement and risk management skills.
• Maintain oversight of casework, decision-making, and performance to protect children from harm.
• Contribute to quality assurance, audits, and service development using data and feedback.
• Strengthen multi-agency partnerships to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and staff wellbeing.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with CQSW, Diploma in Social Work or equivalent, registered with Social Work England.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, including CIN and CP work.
• Experience leading, supervising, and developing social workers with high-quality reflective supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and statutory guidance.
• Skills in performance management, quality assurance, risk assessment, and multi-agency working.
• Commitment to safeguarding, child-centred practice, professional integrity, and resilience.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive management team committed to learning, development, and high standards of practice.
• Focus on staff wellbeing, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in safeguarding children and families.
• Anonymised recruitment process promoting diversity and equal opportunities.
• DBS check for roles involving children and vulnerable adults.

Hiring process

• Submit application with supporting statement (max 2 A4 sides) explaining how you meet the criteria.
• Shortlisting and interviews to be confirmed; high interest may close vacancy early.
• Contact eva.andrews@havering.gov.uk or eulyn.joseph@havering.gov.uk for informal discussion.