Job Description
Principal Manager
Location: Glebe Street, ST4 1RN
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 4+ Months
Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 36 hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 33.13 Per Hour
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
Job Responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership and operational management within Children s Social Care
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Ensure high-quality safeguarding and child protection practices
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Lead, support, and manage social work teams to deliver effective services
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Oversee risk assessment and decision-making processes
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Ensure compliance with statutory duties, policies, and procedures
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Promote continuous service improvement and best practice
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Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
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Manage performance, staff development, and service delivery outcomes
Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements
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Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional qualification
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Registered with Social Work England
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Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in Children s Social Care
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Proven experience in child protection and safeguarding
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Strong leadership and staff management experience
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Excellent communication and decision-making skills
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Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
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IT literate and confident using case management systems
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Enhanced DBS check (including Children s Barred List)
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Legal right to work in the UK
Nice-to-Have Requirements
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Experience working within a local authority setting
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Senior or principal management experience in children s services
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Experience leading service improvement initiatives
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