LAC Team Manager | 9-Day Fortnight & Lead Practice

Sheldon Phillips Ltd; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking an LAC Team Manager to lead a team of six practitioners within Bury’s Children in Care service. This leadership role demands robust oversight, quality assurance, and effective care planning. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Team Manager in LAC or similar statutory settings, strong safeguarding knowledge, and proven decision-making abilities. The position offers a 9-day working fortnight and a supportive management environment, located in Bury with an attractive salary package.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight option

Parking availability

Generous annual leave entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven Team Manager experience within LAC / CIC or another frontline statutory children’s team.
• Able to work on-site 3 days per week in line with the team’s working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers, providing clear direction and support.
• Oversee casework across the LAC pathway, ensuring high-quality care planning.
• Quality assure reports and plans to maintain high standards.

Skills

Team Management

Social Work leadership

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Decision making

Education

Social Work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, BA / MA Social Work or equivalent)

Social Work England registration

Job description

A local authority in England is seeking an LAC Team Manager to lead a team of six practitioners within Bury’s Children in Care service. This leadership role demands robust oversight, quality assurance, and effective care planning. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Team Manager in LAC or similar statutory settings, strong safeguarding knowledge, and proven decision-making abilities. The position offers a 9-day working fortnight and a supportive management environment, located in Bury with an attractive salary package.