Family Safeguarding Team Manager

Leicester City Council; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Generous annual leave

LGPS

Hybrid working

Training & development

Employee benefits

Travel discounts

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

Leicester City Council seeks an experienced Team Manager to lead a small team of Social Workers and Social Worker Assistants within the Family Help Service. The role focuses on high-quality practice, reflective supervision, and leadership progression opportunities.

The post features hybrid working at Halford House, competitive benefits, and professional development within an Ofsted-recognised service designed to improve outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in statutory children's social care with post-qualifying experience.
• Experience in supervising and developing staff.
• Confident in leading complex decision making and risk management.
• Skilled in building multi-agency partnerships.
• Committed to restorative and relationship based practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Social Workers and Social Worker Assistants within Family Help Service.
• Manage complex decision making and risk in child welfare cases.
• Develop staff through reflective supervision and targeted leadership.
• Strengthen multi-agency partnerships to improve outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Team leadership

Risk management

Staff supervision

Multi-agency partnerships

Restorative practice

Education

Social Work England registered

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Reference: REQ7757

Description: Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Fixed Term 12 Months Lead relational practice. Shape outcomes. Progress your leadership career. If you are an experienced children's social care manager or senior practitioner looking for a role where you can lead high quality practice while developing your pathway into senior leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Family Help Service Team at Leicester City Council. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead a small, established team of Social Workers and Social Worker Assistants within our Family Help Service. At Leicester City Council, we are committed to creating the conditions for great social work and strong leadership. You will benefit from Clear progression routes into senior leadership Supportive and visible senior leadership team Manageable team structure Hybrid working with a blend of home and office based working at Halford House Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities Strong culture of reflective supervision and continuous improvement Opportunity to influence practice within a service recognised by Ofsted for its progress and strengths You will be A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England An experienced practitioner with substantial post qualifying experience in statutory children's social care Experienced in managing, supervising and developing staff Confident in leading complex decision making and managing risk Skilled in building strong multi agency partnerships Committed to restorative and relationship based practice You will bring resilience, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families.

You will benefit from

• Clear progression routes into senior leadership
• Supportive and visible senior leadership team
• Manageable team structure
• Hybrid working with a blend of home and office based working at Halford House
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• Strong culture of reflective supervision and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to influence practice within a service recognised by Ofsted for its progress and strengths

You will be

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• An experienced practitioner with substantial post qualifying experience in statutory children's social care
• Experienced in managing, supervising and developing staff
• Confident in leading complex decision making and managing risk
• Skilled in building strong multi agency partnerships
• Committed to restorative and relationship based practice

Alongside the opportunity to shape practice and lead within an improving service, we can offer

• Competitive relocation packages
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent training and leadership development opportunities
• A range of flexible employee benefits
• Travel discounts and family friendly benefits

Come and help us continue building a service where children, families and excellent social work practice come first.

Region: Central

Location: Various locations across Leicester City

Salary: *GBP*53,051 - *GBP*56,293 per year

Package: Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): *GBP*76,540

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time,