Team Manager

Role Overview

As a Team Manager, you will lead oversee one of our strong, established teams who are passionate about their role and proud of the support they provide. This is a workforce that cares deeply about children, about each other, and about getting it right.

You will play a pivotal role in:

• Driving excellent practice, ensuring it remains child‑focused, evidence‑informed, and impactful
• Championing children’s voices, making sure their experiences are central to every decision
• Strengthening work with families and networks, recognising their importance in achieving stability and permanence
• Embedding a culture of learning and reflection, where practitioners feel valued, challenged, and supported to grow
• Supporting your team to embrace innovation and improvement in a service that is not standing still but looking ahead

Qualifications and Experience

You will have the trust to lead your team, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference. We are looking for someone who shares our values, passion, and ambition, a leader who:

• Believes in the power of great social work
• Is deeply committed to children and families
• Can inspire, support, and challenge others
• Brings energy, vision, and a relentless focus on improving outcomes
• Is required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure if successful

Benefits

In return, you will join a council that genuinely cares about its children, its communities, and its staff, and where you can feel proud of the work you lead every single day.

• Recruitment/retention allowance of £2,500 over 12 months (pro‑rata for part‑time workers); payments made in equal instalments alongside pay, subject to tax, National Insurance and pension contributions
• Competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service)
• Membership of the contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable
• Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website; rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions

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