Team Manager Cared for Children

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Crewe is looking for an experienced Team Manager for their Cared for Children service. The successful candidate will manage the Court team, driving practice improvement and ensuring effective partnership working to achieve the best outcomes for the children. A qualified social worker with at least five years of experience is required. This role offers enhanced leave, flexible working, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualifying experience in relevant fields.
• Experience managing a Court team or similar environment.
• Ability to support team through reflective supervision and high-quality leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day functions of the Court team.
• Drive practice improvement to achieve key performance indicators.
• Develop and support effective partnership working with agencies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

At Cheshire East Council, we are looking for an experienced Team Manager to join our Cared for Children service, with responsibility for managing our dedicated Court team. If you have strong leadership skills, we would love you to join us on our journey in achieving excellent outcomes for our children, through timely and effective care proceedings.
You will join a supportive management group, who are dedicated and passionate about driving practice improvement so that we deliver excellent outcomes for our cared for children, including timely permanence.
About you
The team is busy and fast paced and this role will suit those with extensive experience of managing a Court team or managing in a similar environment, such as within statutory child protection services. You will be able to work well under pressure and be highly organised, with the ability to ensure the team are effective in meeting deadlines and timescales.
You will work closely with colleagues from various teams and external agencies to build positive and effective working relationships which ensure effective multi-professional working.
You will be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and have a minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience.
As part of our cared for children service management team, you will be directly supported by a dedicated Service Manager; benefit from reflective supervision, training and development opportunities and a range of benefits available to our employees.

The successful candidate will:
-be responsible for the day to day management of the team; for work allocation and management oversight which ensures work is completed to a high standard
-develop the team and support effective partnership working with other services and agencies to enable children to remain living at home safely where possible
-drive practice improvement within the team to deliver excellence of practice, achieving key performance indicators and good outcomes for our children
-support your team through regular reflective, high quality supervision and a restorative approach to leadership.
To find out more about our essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the ‘in this job you will need’ section within the attached job description and person specification.

In return we are able to offer:
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
o Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
o Off-Peak Racket Sports
o Athletics Tracks
o Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Allison Sollom at [e-mail]
Closing date: 29th August 2025