Child Protection Team Lead — Flexible Working

Perth and Kinross Council; Perth; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Team Leader for the Child Protection Duty Team. You will lead and support Social Workers to promote the welfare of children and families. Key responsibilities include managing cases, providing supervision, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate must be a qualified Social Worker with significant experience in child protection, strong leadership skills, and capacity to foster a team ethos. This role also offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Public holiday and discretionary day

Pension scheme eligibility

Flexible working policies

Training and development opportunities

Paid SSSC annual membership

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Social Worker.
• Experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Social Workers.
• Ensure timely responses to child protection concerns.
• Support decision-making in complex cases.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Leadership skills

Child protection experience

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of legislation

Team ethos development

Decision-making under pressure

Flexibility

Commitment to equality

Education

Child Protection certificate

Job description

A local government body in United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Team Leader for the Child Protection Duty Team. You will lead and support Social Workers to promote the welfare of children and families. Key responsibilities include managing cases, providing supervision, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate must be a qualified Social Worker with significant experience in child protection, strong leadership skills, and capacity to foster a team ethos. This role also offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.