Team Manager and Safeguarding Practice Lead, Oldham

Are you a Qualified Social Worker with leadership experience and a passion for safeguarding children and families facing complex challenges?

Oldham Council’s Children’s Services is looking for a Team Manager to join their specialist Complex Safeguarding Team.

Why Oldham?

Oldham is committed to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
As a team manager in the Complex Safeguarding Team, you’ll be at the forefront of managing cases involving exploitation, trafficking, modern slavery, and other high-risk concerns.

What’s Involved:

• Lead and manage a team of dedicated social workers to deliver effective safeguarding interventions.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of assessments, care plans, and interventions.
• Provide guidance, support, and supervision to team members to achieve positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
• Drive team performance and maintain compliance with statutory requirements and council policies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Proven leadership or management experience within Children’s Services.
• Strong knowledge and experience in complex safeguarding practices, including exploitation and high-risk interventions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £42 per hour.
• Opportunity to work within a highly skilled and supportive team.
• Flexible locum contract with potential for extension.
• A chance to make a lasting impact in a critical area of children’s social care.

Take the next step in your career and make a difference where it matters. To apply or for more information, contact me today!
Olivia.Russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk
07521053670 / 0161 393 7038

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Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.

Olivia.Russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk
07521053670 / 0161 393 7038

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
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• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
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• Service Manager
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• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Olivia.Russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk
07521053670
0161 393 7038


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