Team Manager

Sandwell Children's Trust; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services organization in the UK is seeking a Team Manager to lead the Thriving Families service, providing vital support to at-risk families. The role requires managing a multi-agency team, enforcing safeguarding standards, and driving innovative practices. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with a background in social work. Benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities, making it a rewarding place to work.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme with high employer contributions

Access to employee counseling services

Flexible working patterns

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work qualification and registration.
• Proven experience in children's services management required.
• Strong understanding of child development and trauma-informed practice needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-agency team providing support to families.
• Ensure effective safeguarding and timely case allocations.
• Drive trauma-informed practice within the team.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Experience managing multi-agency teams

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. Our 'Sandwell Deal' brings together an improved offering that makes Sandwell Children's Trust a great place to work and sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Team Manager to lead our Thriving Families service, a programme that provides specialist, trauma‑informed support to expectant and new parents at risk of child removal, aiming to keep families together wherever safe and appropriate. As Team Manager you will provide high‑quality operational and strategic leadership to a multi‑disciplinary team of social workers, health professionals, psychologists and family support practitioners, ensuring integrated working, high standards of practice and alignment with Sandwell’s strategic aim to reduce the risk of unborn babies entering care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi‑agency team delivering bespoke, wrap‑around support to families.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring timely allocation of cases and effective safeguarding.
• Drive trauma‑informed, relationship‑based practice and embed therapeutic interventions.
• Facilitate multi‑agency panels and allocation meetings.
• Monitor service impact and performance against agreed indicators.
• Promote the Thriving Families programme across the partnership and contribute to strategic development.
• Manage budgets, recruitment, supervision and staff development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience managing multi‑agency teams within children’s services.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child development and trauma‑informed practice.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and travel across the borough.
• Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check – a requirement for working with children and young people.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an innovative and motivational leader who can inspire teams and deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families.

Benefits & Rewards

• Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long‑service recognition.
• Birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 bank holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
• Local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6 %.
• Recognition through service awards at 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years thereafter.
• Flexible working patterns that suit you and well‑defined career progression for all roles.
• Competitive expenses for mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
• Up to £6,500 relocation package.
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.
• 24/7 access to a free and confidential employee counselling service.
• Access to discounts on products and services, salary‑sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes and technology.
• Digital learning and development portal with virtual training programmes and learning events.
• Latest technology enabling more effective and streamlined working.
• Wellbeing initiatives, forums, discounted gym membership and eye‑care vouchers.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme, family‑friendly policies and work‑life balance support.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a pioneering programme making a real difference to families, work in a collaborative multi‑disciplinary environment, access professional development and leadership training, and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits in a community that values equality of opportunity.

Schedule

Interviews will be held on either the 15th or 19th January 2025.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Sandwell Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.