As a Team Manager within Children’s Social Care, you will play a vital leadership role in ensuring children, young people and families receive high-quality support, protection and intervention services. You will lead and develop a team of social workers and practitioners, promoting excellent practice, professional development and positive outcomes for children.
About the role
- Lead, manage and support a team of social workers and children’s practitioners to deliver high-quality services to children and families.
- Provide professional supervision, guidance and direction to staff, promoting accountability, continuous learning and excellent social work practice.
- Oversee complex and high-risk cases, ensuring robust assessment, planning and intervention to safeguard children and achieve positive outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver coordinated and effective support for children and families.
- Monitor team performance, analyse data and drive service improvement to ensure statutory responsibilities and performance targets are achieved.
- Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and service improvements across Children’s Social Care.
- Manage resources and budgets responsibly, ensuring value for money while meeting the needs of children and families.
About you
We are looking for an experienced and passionate social work professional who is committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families. You will be a confident leader with the ability to motivate, develop and support others while maintaining high standards of professional practice.
- A recognised social work qualification, professional registration and a commitment to continuous professional development.
- Significant experience of working within statutory children’s social care, including complex casework, safeguarding and risk management.
- Strong knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance and child protection procedures.
- The ability to provide clear professional guidance, make informed decisions and lead effective interventions for children and families.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and partnership-working skills.
- The ability to analyse information, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement within a service.
- A commitment to supporting and developing colleagues while championing high-quality social work practice.
What we offer in return
- A competitive salary—Between £48,072 per annum – £54,994 per annum (CEC NJC – Grade11) with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
- Enhanced annual leave—Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
- Purchase of annual leave—Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
- Flexible working pattern—Enjoy a 37‑hour standard full‑time work week with the added perks of flexitime and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work‑life balance just got a whole lot better!
- Salary sacrifice green car scheme—Drive green and save green! Lease a brand‑new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three‑year lease
- White goods salary sacrifice scheme—Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big‑ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
- Enhanced public pension—Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
- Cycle to work scheme—Save up to 25‑39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
- Employee assistance programme—Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
- Discounted gym membership—Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
- Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
- Off‑Peak Racket Sports
- Athletics Tracks
- Sauna/Steam/Spa
How to apply
We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for this role!
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.
To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Tom Geoghegan at: tom.geoghegan@cheshireeast.gov.uk, they will be happy to hear from you! Please remember to include the job reference so we know which role you are interested in.
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We wish you all the best in your application.
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