Assistant Child Protection Manager

6 days ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager (ATM) to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub in Swindon Borough Council. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in leading and managing a team of professionals to provide high-quality services that prioritize effective safeguarding practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to work in a dynamic environment where collaboration with other partner agencies takes place to identify risk, protective factors, and inform decision-making.

The successful candidate will be responsible for allocating resources and workload across the team to ensure efficient delivery of services within allocated budgetary limits. You will also support team managers in delivering the teams' staffing budgets and contributing to the efficiency agenda and targets agreed upon by the Team Manager.

We offer a competitive salary of £41 per hour, plus a further £100 per week for mileage or accommodation expenses if the candidate lives 50 miles or more from Swindon. In addition, you will receive comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities:
  • Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of professionals to provide high-quality services that prioritize effective safeguarding practices.
  • Resource Management: Allocate resources and workload across the team to ensure efficient delivery of services within allocated budgetary limits.
  • Staff Development: Recruit, develop, and motivate staff groups to meet the changing demands of the service.
  • Case Management: Ensure team members accurately record case work, assessments, analysis, decisions, care planning, and actions on relevant ICS systems.
  • Quality Assurance: Guarantee adherence to the Quality Assurance Framework, including regular case file audits and evidence-based continuous improvement.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor performance measures to drive a high-performing team that meets statutory timescales.
  • Evaluation and Improvement: Evaluate effective assessment, risk management, child protection, and care planning to protect vulnerable individuals.

What We Offer: Our benefits package includes a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.



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