£53/hr
England, United Kingdom
Temporary, Variable

Social Work Service Manager - Safeguarding and Protection

Posted by Reed.

Our Client, Rochdale Council, is seeking a Service Manager to join their Children's Team.

Fantastic payrate of £53 per hour!

Are you a Childrens Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

  • You will assist the Head of Service, with the development and delivery of the family Support and Protection service and contribute to all service and development planning.
  • You will lead on a number of thematic areas within the service area providing specialist knowledge and skills within CIN, Child Protection and care proceedings work.
  • You will work alongside the current service manager to deliver operational support to the teams you are responsible for including quality assuring the teams.
  • You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Service in accordance with Council policies, procedures, and national service standards.
  • You will deputise for the Head of Service and represent the service at external meetings as and when required.
  • You will attend meetings of the Family Support and Protection Service Management Boards where appropriate, the Local safeguarding board and present on areas of work as and when required.

Requirements of this role:

  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
  • Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
  • Must have minimum of 2 years experience working as a Qualified social worker in a similar team

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

  • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
  • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
  • Free CV building and Interview support.
  • Free DBS checks.
  • Weekly payroll.
  • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
  • CPD contributions.
  • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
  • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!