Team Manager Children with Disabilities Team

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Generous leave entitlements

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council in the East Midlands is seeking a Team Manager in the Children with Disabilities Team to lead a group of social workers providing essential support to children and families countywide. The role involves frontline safeguarding, care planning, and collaboration with partner agencies to deliver suitable services.

You will manage qualified social workers serving children in need, those in care proceedings, and those supported under the Mental Health Act, ensuring

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in social work.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business purposes.
• Solid understanding of legislation related to children and young people, including the Children Act and the Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of experienced and newly qualified social workers.
• Provide reflective and analytical supervision which supports informed decision making.
• Collaborate with disability family support services, health, and education to deliver tailored support packages.
• Demonstrate expert practice in complex situations, making informed decisions while managing higher levels of risk.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, families, and external partners.

Skills

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Legislation knowledge

Education

Degree in social work

Registration with Social Work England

Full driving licence

Job description

Work Base

Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield NG18 2TB

Salary

£48,738 - £54,143 per annum

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Hours per week

37

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

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Competency Framework

Tier 5

Number of posts

1

Interview date

12 October 2026

Closing Date

28 September 2026 23:55

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. We believe in supporting children and families, ensuring they receive the care and assistance they need. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for all. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities?

As a Team Manager in our Children with Disabilities Team, you will lead a dedicated group of professionals in providing essential support to children and their families. The role involves working countywide in a frontline service that provides care, protection, and support to children and young people with diverse needs. You will manage qualified social workers who will be working with children and their families who are receiving support via child in need or child protection, families going through the care proceedings process and more, including children who are supported under the Mental Health Act.

In This Pivotal Role, You Will

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of experienced and newly qualified social workers.
• Provide reflective and analytical supervision ehich supports informed decision making
• Collaborate closely with disability family support services, health, and education to deliver tailored support packages.
• Demonstrate expert practice in complex situations, making informed decisions while managing higher levels of risk.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, families, and external partners.

To Thrive In This Role, You Should Possess

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in social work
• Registration with social work england
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business purposes.
• A solid understanding of legislation related to children and young people, including the Children Act and the Mental Health Act.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with staff, families, and partners.
• Are resilient and solution-focused, able to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrate a commitment to fairness, respect, and excellent customer care.
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex cases effectively.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer

• A place to belong: a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Generous leave entitlements and a supportive environment for your wellbeing.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.