Team Manager – Assessment and Child Protection

Team Manager - Assessment and Child Protection

Posted 4 weeks ago

Description

Pertemps is recruiting an experienced Team Manager to lead Swindon’s Assessment & Child Protection Service. This is a frontline leadership role where you’ll guide practice, drive decision‑making and ensure children receive timely, effective safeguarding responses.

You will:

  • Lead the Assessment & Child Protection team — providing day‑to‑day oversight, direction and professional guidance
  • Oversee thresholds and decision‑making — ensuring referrals are managed safely and proportionately
  • Provide reflective supervision — supporting Social Workers to deliver strong, consistent practice
  • Quality‑assure assessments and plans — ensuring clarity, evidence and timely progression
  • Work closely with multi‑agency partners — strengthening coordinated safeguarding responses
  • Support court work and complex cases — offering guidance and ensuring robust planning

You need:

  • Experience managing or supervising in safeguarding
  • Social Work England registration
  • Strong leadership and risk‑analysis skills
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

To apply, contact Dan Wimbush on 07860 876 197 or send your CV to daniel.wimbush@pprsocialcare.co.uk.