Lead Team Manager, 0-18 Children with Disabilities

South Gloucestershire Council; Yate; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead one of two 0-18 Children with Disabilities teams within the 0-25 Disabilities Service. You will provide essential support, professional oversight, and safeguarding-focused leadership to a dedicated social care team.

The role requires social work registration, and a track record of managing staff, developing teams, and delivering excellent outcomes for children and families. Interviews on 8 Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in social work (MA/BA or DipSW) with current Social Work England registration.
• Extensive knowledge in relevant settings such as corporate parenting or social care.
• Experience in managing staff and supervising other professionals.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to meet changing service demands.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and current legislation/practice for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support social workers to build relationships, undertake assessments, develop plans and deliver evidence-based interventions for children in need of support, protection and care.
• Combine hybrid remote and office-based management with essential face-to-face guidance to meet service objectives.
• Promote development pathways and CPD for team members within Children’s Services.
• Provide supervision and strategic direction with support from senior leadership.

Skills

Staff management

Team leadership

Social work knowledge

Continued professional development

Legislation knowledge

Education

MA/BA in social work or DipSW

Social Work England registration

Job description

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead one of two 0-18 Children with Disabilities teams within the 0-25 Disabilities Service. You will provide essential support, professional oversight, and safeguarding-focused leadership to a dedicated social care team.

The role requires social work registration, and a track record of managing staff, developing teams, and delivering excellent outcomes for children and families. Interviews on 8 Oct 2026.