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Are you an experienced Children's Social Work Manager looking for an opportunity to make a real difference?

Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with the NSPCC to recruit a Service Head to lead and develop children's safeguarding services across Wales.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's most recognised children's charities and play a key role in improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

🏢 Organisation: NSPCC
📍 Location: Cardiff, Wales
💷 Salary: £48,748 to £54,164 per annum
📄 Contract: 6-month Fixed-Term Contract
⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week
🏡 Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days per week in the Cardiff office

The contract is directly with the NSPCC, rather than an agency day-rate assignment. [⭐ Service...4; Cardiff | Outlook], [RE: 6 Mont...l Services | Outlook]

You'll play an important leadership role, with responsibilities including:

✅ Leading and developing frontline children's safeguarding services

✅ Providing professional leadership, guidance and support to teams

✅ Driving service improvements and maintaining high standards of practice

✅ Overseeing service performance, quality assurance and safeguarding

✅ Managing budgets, resources and service delivery

✅ Developing strong partnerships with external agencies and stakeholders

✅ Contributing to the strategic development of services across Wales

We're particularly interested in hearing from:

✔️ Qualified and registered Social Workers

✔️ Experienced Children's Service Managers

✔️ Heads of Service or senior safeguarding professionals

✔️ Managers with strong knowledge of children's safeguarding and statutory services

✔️ Confident leaders with experience managing teams, service delivery and performance

✔️ Individuals passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families

You don't necessarily need to be working at Head of Service level already. Experienced Team Managers looking to progress into a broader leadership position are also encouraged to get in touch.

✨ Work for a nationally recognised children's charity

✨ Make a meaningful difference to children and families

✨ Gain valuable senior leadership experience

✨ Contribute to the development of specialist safeguarding services

✨ Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement

Whether you're actively looking for your next opportunity or simply interested in finding out more, I'd love to hear from you!

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