Team Manager - Children & Families

Leaders in Care; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A county council in England is seeking a Team Manager for Children's Services, offering a salary of up to £54,495, along with a £5,000 welcome payment and annual retention incentives. The role includes leading a team of Social Workers and ensuring best practices are followed. Applicants need to have a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Flexible working opportunities are also available.

Benefits

Salary up to £54,495

£5,000 welcome payment + £3,000 annual retention payment

25.5 days annual leave (rising to 30.5 after 5 years)

Flexible/agile working opportunities

Good / Outstanding Ofsted rating

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Social Workers to deliver high-quality services.
• Ensure statutory duties and best practices are met.
• Provide case oversight with a clear understanding of risk.

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

Career Progression | Supportive senior management | Hybrid | Easily commutable from Wales & West Mids

Role

Team Manager – Children’s Services

About the opportunity

A rare opportunity has opened up for a Team Manager within Children’s Services at Gloucestershire County Council — ideal for an experienced ATM or Advanced Practitioner ready to take the next step in their career. The team is made up of yourself (the Team Manager), Advanced Practitioner, four Social Workers and an ASYE, ensuring a close knit, stable environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Social Workers to deliver high-quality services.
• Ensure statutory duties and best practices are met.
• Provide case oversight with a clear understanding of risk.
• Align team plans with strategic objectives.
• Manage workflow, oversee quality through supervision, observation, and audits.
• Contribute to the development of the quality assurance framework.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and partner agencies to ensure effective support and protection for vulnerable children and young people across the county.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.

Package / Benefits

• Salary up to £54,495
• £5,000 welcome payment + £3,000 annual retention payment
• 25.5 days annual leave (rising to 30.5 after 5 years)
• Flexible/agile working opportunities
• Good / Outstanding Ofsted rating (inspection done in the last couple of months)

How to express interest

To express interest, send your CV to Chris at leadersincare.co.uk or call Chris on 07897 024978.