Social Work Service Manager - Assessment and Family Safeguarding Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Up to £500 / hour

# Service Manager - Assessment and Family SafeguardingPosted 15th September 2026REFERENCE32850\_ Share this job Relevant JobsSocial WorkSenior Social Worker - Family Help TeamLocationSuffolkJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Family Help Team based at Beacon House, Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity t Up to £40.50/ hourView jobSocial WorkPeripatetic Team Manager - Children's ServicesLocationSuffolkJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced Children's Services Team Manager to support its Assessment Service, with additional responsibility for provid Up to £45.00/ hourView jobSocial WorkSocial Worker - Children in CareLocationSuffolkJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our Children in Care and Leaving Care Team based in Lowestoft. This is an exciti Up to £39.00/ hourView jobLocationCambridge, CambridgeshireSalaryUp to£500/hrJob TypeTemporaryJob DisciplineSocial Work About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Manager to lead Assessment & Family Safeguarding services across Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire and East Cambridgeshire.We are seeking a motivated and resilient senior leader with recent experience managing multiple frontline social work teams within Children's Services. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving high-quality social work practice, safeguarding vulnerable children, and ensuring positive outcomes for children and families.As Service Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Assessment & Family Safeguarding services, ensuring statutory responsibilities are fulfilled and services are delivered safely, effectively and within performance expectations. You will lead practice development, oversee complex safeguarding decisions, manage risk, and work closely with multi-agency partners to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families. Cambridge City/South Cambridgeshire & East Cambridgeshir £500 per day (Umbrella) Hybrid Working Minimum 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Responsibilities Lead and manage multiple frontline social work teams within Assessment & Family Safeguarding. Ensure safe and effective delivery of statutory children's social care services. Provide oversight and decision-making on complex safeguarding and child protection cases. Drive service improvement, quality assurance and performance management. Manage service resources and budgets effectively. Develop strong partnerships with schools, health services, police and other key agencies. Support and develop a high-performing workforce through effective leadership and coaching. Ensure compliance with legislation, policy and safeguarding procedures. Requirements Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Significant management experience within Children's Social Care. Recent experience managing multiple frontline social work teams is essential. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, relevant legislation and statutory guidance. Proven ability to manage risk, performance and complex casework. Demonstrable experience delivering service improvements and leading through change. Excellent leadership, communication and partnership-working skills. Why Join Cambridge County Council? Competitive daily rate of £500 per day. Opportunity to make a significant impact within a well-established Family Safeguarding model. Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. Supportive senior leadership team and collaborative partner network.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.If you are an experienced Children's Services leader with a track record of managing high-performing frontline teams and delivering excellent safeguarding outcomes, we'd love to hear from you