Team Manager - Children's Safeguarding

Team Manager - Children's Safeguarding

Location: East Leeds (Leeds City Council)

Pay Rate: £35.00 / hour

Role Type: Social Work Management / Statutory Children's Services

About the Role

Are you an experienced, decisive, and compassionate social work leader ready to guide a dedicated team?

Leeds City Council is seeking a Children's Social Work Team Manager to lead our Safeguarding Team in East Leeds. In this key leadership role, you will hold overall responsibility for driving high-quality, child-centred practice, managing risk effectively, and supporting a team of passionate social workers to deliver exceptional outcomes for children and families across the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Oversight: Supervise, support, and develop social workers and advanced practitioners delivering statutory safeguarding services.

• Decision-Making & Quality Assurance: Oversee complex case management, child protection planning, care proceedings, and statutory interventions.

• Risk Management: Lead clear risk management strategies, ensuring robust safeguarding practices and compliance with local protocols.

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