Team Manager - Children in Care

Pertemps; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency is seeking a Team Manager for Children in Care to lead a team of social workers in Lancashire. The successful candidate will oversee the management of care cases, ensure timely assessments, and build partnerships to deliver holistic care. Ideal applicants will have a Social Work degree, management experience, and strong leadership skills, with an emphasis on supporting children's welfare. The role provides flexible working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access

Quick online registration

Reliable weekly payroll

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered with Social Work England.
• Experience managing social workers in statutory children’s services.
• Ability to motivate teams and build resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team managing children in care cases.
• Ensure effective assessments and care planning.
• Guide staff through complex casework and court processes.

Skills

Leadership in children's services

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Knowledge of Children's Act 1989

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Overview

Team Manager – Children in Care (Qualified Social Worker) | Location: Lancashire | Pay rate: £42 per hour (via agency)

Are you a passionate and experienced leader in children’s services? We’re looking for a dynamic Team Manager to lead a dedicated Children in Care team in Lancashire — someone who’s committed to securing the best possible outcomes for children and young people in the care system. This is an exciting opportunity to manage and inspire a team of social workers, ensuring that children in care receive high-quality, person-centred support that helps them thrive.

About the Role

As Team Manager, you’ll:

• Lead and oversee a team of qualified social workers managing children in care cases.
• Ensure assessments, care planning and reviews are timely, effective, and child-focused.
• Support your team in managing a capped caseload (max 18 cases), ensuring quality practice over quantity.
• Champion best practice in line with current legislation and statutory guidance.
• Build strong partnerships with education, health, and other services to deliver holistic care.
• Guide staff through complex casework, court processes, and multi-agency decision-making.

This role offers home working flexibility, access to a supportive senior leadership team, and a strong commitment to professional development.

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for a confident leader with:

• A Social Work degree and registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience managing social workers in statutory children’s services.
• A deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by children in care and care leavers.
• Experience working within court, pre-proceedings, CIN and child protection processes.
• Excellent communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• The ability to motivate teams, build resilience, and support reflective supervision.

Ideal Candidate Will Also Have

• Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations and the Children and Families Act 2014.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice.
• A passion for creating safe, supportive, and stable environments for children.

Why Join Through Pertemps?

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Quick and simple online registration
• Reliable weekly payroll
• Ongoing compliance and support
• Referral bonuses and exclusive incentives

Location Benefits

Easily commutable from: Blackburn, Burnley, Preston, Chorley, Rawtenstall, Blackpool, Morecambe, Accrington, Leyland, Lancaster, Wigan, Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham, and surrounding Lancashire towns.

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