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 Provide strategic leadership and operational management within Children s Social Care Ensure high-quality safeguarding and child protection practices Lead, support, and manage social work teams to deliver effective services Oversee risk assessment and decision-making processes Ensure compliance with statutory duties, policies, and procedures Promote continuous service improvement and best practice Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners Manage performance, staff development, and service delivery outcomes Person Specification Must-Have Requirements Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional qualification Registered with Social Work England Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in Children s Social Care Proven experience in child protection and safeguarding Strong leadership and staff management experience Excellent communication and decision-making skills Ability to assess and manage risk effectively IT literate and confident using case management systems Enhanced DBS check (including Children s Barred List) Legal right to work in the UK Nice-to-Have Requirements Experience working within a local authority setting Senior or principal management experience in children s s