At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team supporting children at risk of exploitation and missing episodes.
- Company: Join Wakefield's exceptional Management Team dedicated to child safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and impactful work.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous learning and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
- Qualifications: Experience in leadership and child protection practices required.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Our client Wakefield Hiring is looking for a Team Manager to join their Child Exploitation and Missing team.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our exceptional Management Team within Wakefield's Child Exploitation and Missing Service.
About the
Role: As Team Manager, you will lead a team of skilled practitioners working with children and young people who are at risk of, or experiencing, exploitation and missing episodes.
You will: Provide leadership, supervision and support to practitioners, including oversight of complex casework Drive high-quality practice in risk assessment, safety planning and intervention delivery Lead and coordinate multi-agency responses to exploitation and missing children Chair meetings and contribute to complex decision-making forums Ensure practice is informed by contextual safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches Support the identification of emerging risks, themes and community hotspots Work with partners to disrupt exploitation, reduce missing episodes and improve outcomes Promote continuous learning, reflective practice and service improvement What will be expected?
Managing a team of Child Family Workers, you'll help us achieve our aim of delivering outcomes for the children, young people, and families of Wakefield.
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