Job Title: Children’ Social Care Team Manager Families First Team
Salary: £53,111 – £57,109 per annumHours: 37 Hours per weekLocation: Downsell Road, RedditchTeam: Redditch and Wychavon Families First District Team
Employment Type: Permanent
The Role
Team Manager in the Redditch and Wychavon Families First District Team
We are seeking a Team Manager with a social work qualification and sufficient experience to lead our Families First team. You will oversee staff assessing the needs of children and families, identify and manage risk, and help develop plans to increase safety and meet needs. You will work alongside two other social work team managers and two team leaders.
Responsibilities
- Supervise staff who work directly with children and families in their homes and in other environments such as schools.
- Understand the strengths and skills of staff and the needs of families to match families to the right lead practitioner during allocations meetings.
- Support staff to manage risk and make threshold decisions in relation to child protection matters and changes in level of need.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Social Workers, Outreach Workers, Money Mentors, Family Support Workers, Youth Mentors, Substance Misuse, Emotional Health/Wellbeing Workers, Family Decision Coordinators and Advanced Social Work Practitioners.
Qualifications and Experience
- Social work qualification (Sociology, Social Work or equivalent).
- Experience in social care leadership and managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of child protection, risk assessment and safe safeguarding practices.
Benefits
- Great Holiday Entitlement: 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff), increasing to 31 days after 5 years.
- Brilliant Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Professional Learning & Development: encouragement for learning and career progression.
- Flexible Working: hybrid working where possible.
Equality & Diversity
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Disclosure & Barring Service
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding service users in our care.
Application Details
Application closing date: 28th June 2026Anticipated interview date: 2nd July 2026
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