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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Team Manager to lead a safeguarding social work team in Hull. This role is suited to a qualified social work professional with strong leadership experience and a thorough understanding of child protection, safeguarding practice and statutory social care responsibilities.

You will provide effective day-to-day management, professional supervision and direction to a team of social workers and support staff. The role will involve ensuring that children and families receive timely, proportionate and evidence-based interventions, while promoting positive outcomes and maintaining a strong focus on children’s welfare and safety.

Key responsibilities will include overseeing case allocation, reviewing assessments and plans, monitoring performance and ensuring that statutory timescales and quality standards are met. You will support staff to manage complex and high-risk cases, contribute to strategy discussions and child protection conferences, and ensure that decisions are properly recorded, reviewed and informed by legislation, policy and best practice.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across social care, education, health, police and other partner agencies. The successful candidate will be confident in managing competing priorities, responding to risk, challenging practice appropriately and contributing to service improvement. You will also play an active role in developing staff through reflective supervision, coaching and performance management.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Significant post-qualifying experience in children’s social care and safeguarding is essential, together with previous experience of supervising or managing social work staff. You should have a sound knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and inspection frameworks, as well as excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families while supporting a committed team in delivering safe, effective and child-centred services. A professional, resilient and collaborative approach is essential, along with the ability to promote high standards and maintain a clear focus on continuous improvement.