Adolescents Team Manager

Surrey County Council; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Reigate is seeking a Team Manager for their East Adolescent Safeguarding Team. The role involves leading social workers, shaping policies, and ensuring best practices in safeguarding. Candidates should be registered with Social Work England and have experience in team management. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Support for professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a social work team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and family dynamics.
• Ability to foster collaboration among diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the East Adolescent Safeguarding Team.
• Develop strategies and policies to improve service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with social work regulations and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Social Work Principles

Agile Working

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Relevant degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity to join us as a Team Manager leading our East Adolescent Safeguarding Team based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate. When not working with our children and families in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service.

Salary and benefits

The salary range for Team Managers is £59,363- £63,953 per annum inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000 if you have not received this within the last 5 years - eligibility criteria applies.

We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post.

Our rewards and benefits include:

• A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000
• We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years\' service (plus bank holidays)
• 26 days\' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years\' service and 31 days after 5 years\' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer\'s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
• Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker

About Surrey

Surrey Children\'s Services are on a journey to becoming an outstanding authority, reflected in our improved Good Ofsted rating and the positive impact of our Family Safeguarding model—evidenced by fewer children on protection plans. Our progress is driven by a committed workforce, from business support to frontline practitioners and leaders, all working together to foster a positive culture and deliver consistent, high-quality social work.

About the Adolescent Safeguarding Service

Our Adolescent Safeguarding teams support families with children aged 12+, addressing issues like contextual safeguarding, neglect, and family breakdown. We focus on building strong relationships—with families and between family members—to help parents overcome challenges and keep children safely at home.

We work collaboratively across teams, sharing resources such as adult mental health workers, domestic abuse practitioners, and substance misuse specialists. This integrated approach helps us develop informed, achievable plans tailored to each family\'s needs.

About the Role

As a Team Manager, you\'ll support social workers and help shape a responsive, forward-thinking service. You\'ll contribute to strategy and policy, while leading, motivating, and developing your team to deliver safe, effective practice and manage workloads confidently.

Why Choose Surrey?

Surrey offers the scale and ambition to support impactful work—but it\'s our people who make the real difference. Here\'s what our staff say you can expect:

• Supportive Teams - Work in a collaborative environment with strong peer and partner relationships.
• Flexible Working - Enjoy agile working with an expectation of at least two office days per week.
• Professional Growth - Access structured development via our Children\'s Service Academy, including coaching, mentoring, and progression pathways.
• Belonging - Join a welcoming team that values your expertise and fosters a sense of community.
• Wellbeing Focus - Benefit from reflective supervision where your wellbeing is a priority.

Our Inclusive Approach

To apply you will need to upload your CV and respond to our 4 application questions.

Next Steps

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That\'s why, if you\'re invited to a face-to-face interview, we\'ll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences.

Contact Us

Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work so if you have any questions please contact the .

The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday the 26th of October 2025.

An enhanced DBS \"Disclosure and Barring Service\" check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children\'s and Adults\' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

You will need to be registered with Social Work England.

Surrey has both urban and rural areas meaning qualified social worker staff will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council