Team Manager - Children in Care Team

BCP Council; Hurn; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in England seeks a Team Manager for the Children in Care team. This role involves leading social work services, managing staff, and ensuring high-quality care for children and families. Ideal candidates are experienced Registered Social Workers with management experience and a commitment to systemic practice. Competitive salary up to £60,357 plus additional supplements and benefits including career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualifying experience working with children and families.
• Demonstrable management and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting staff to deliver high-quality social work services.
• Embedding a systemic, child-led practice approach across teams.
• Building effective relationships with statutory partners.

Skills

Management experience

Strong assessment skills

Analytical skills

Strategic skills

Commitment to inclusion

Education

Qualified Registered Social Worker

Job description

Team Manager - Children in Care Team

Employer
BCP Council

Location
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council area

Salary
£52,413 – £60,357 plus up to £7,200 recruitment supplement (effective 1 December 2025). Previous range: £51,356 – £54,495 plus £7,200 contractual supplement (effective 1 December 2024).

Closing date
30 November 2025

Job Sector
Children in Care

Job Role
Team Manager

Contract Type
Permanent

Hours
Full Time

Qualifications
Qualified

Area
Children & Families

Organisation Type
Local Authority

Workplace
On Site

Job Details

Team Manager – Children in Care Team

BCP Council is launching a refreshed Pay and Reward package from 1 December 2025. The new base salary band for this role is £52,413 – £60,357 (pro‑rata for part‑time colleagues). All new starters will begin at the bottom of the band, reflecting our commitment to equity. The role will also offer an additional recruitment and retention supplement of up to £7,200 per annum, at the discretion of the Council.

We seek an experienced Team Manager from within Children Social Care or an aspiring senior Social Worker with management and supervisory experience to lead our Children in Care teams. The role is central to our vision for children, young people and families across Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting staff to deliver high‑quality social work services for children and families.
• Embedding a systemic, child‑led practice approach across all teams.
• Building effective relationships with statutory partners and local agencies.
• Demonstrating strong assessment, analytical and strategic skills as part of the senior management team.
• Championing continuous improvement and safeguarding best practice within the workforce.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Significant post‑qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.
• Demonstrable management and supervisory experience.
• Strong commitment to systemic practice and inclusion of children’s voices.

What we can offer you

• Full induction with a supportive Practice Fundamentals offer.
• Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities.
• Regular supervision and support.
• 25 days annual leave (pro‑rata for those without continuous service) plus bank holidays.
• Competitive salary with access to the local government pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements and access to our newly refurbished Civic Offices.
• Employee Assistance Programme and relocation support.
• Staff network groups and colleague support.

Additional requirements: All applicants must have full right to work in the UK without any future sponsorship requirement.

Contact

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact
Shan Searle, Service Manager – Children In Care
[e-mail]

About BCP Council

BCP Council serves a diverse community of 400,000 residents, supporting a wide range of local services. We offer career‑defining roles that help transform and improve services for the future generations of our area.

Our Benefits

BCP Council has introduced a modern Pay and Reward package that reflects our commitment to inclusivity, flexibility and well‑being. The package includes fair, transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions and a comprehensive benefits programme designed to attract and retain talent.

Disability, Safeguarding and DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community. Applicants will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.