Team Manager | Family Help & Protection

Leaders In Care Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders In Care Ltd is seeking an experienced Team Manager to support their Family Help and Protection Service in St. Helens. This role offers flexible working arrangements, a stable team environment, and ongoing professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the best outcomes for children and families, backed by a supportive management team.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Stable Team

Continued Professional Development

Supportive Management Team

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years post-qualifying experience.
• Two years working directly with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage an Assistant Team Manager and a team of 6 social workers.
• Oversee Child Protection Plans and support for families.
• Participate in management team discussions for peer support.

Skills

Supervision

Support for Families

Child Protection

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

GOOD OFSTED | Management Opportunity | Career Progression | Hybrid & WFH Available

Are you an experienced Team Manager who is wanting to work for an ambitious & GOOD Rated Local Authority?

Read on, 2025 could be the year you support a GOOD rated Local Authority achieve OUTSTANDING in their next OFSTED.

St. Helens are currently on the look out for a Team Manager for their Family Help and Protection Service which covers Child Protection Plans, Child in Need and Care Proceedings after assessment has been completed to ensure the right plan and support is in place for Children and their Families alike.

You will be manage an Assistant Team Manager, a Team of 6 social workers along with 1 Social Work Assistant. You will be apart of a Management Team of 9 Managers, who work closely together and offer constant peer support where required.

Requirements: Minimum of three years post qualifying experience and two years working with children and families. You will need to have experience of providing supervision.

• Flexible Working, including hybrid arrangements
• Stable Team – No High Turnover of Social Workers
• Continued Professional Development & Ongoing Training
• Supportive Management Team & Backing From Senior Management

2025 welcomes a new year and no better time to join St. Helens who are going strength to strength, fostering a mantra of “Being Brilliant at the Basics” to achieve best outcomes for the children & families in the community they serve.

You will receive regular supervision and frequent opportunities to be involved in activities both internal and external to the Borough. You will receive continuous support, development and career progression opportunities on your journey with St. Helens!

If you would like to know more, send your CV to [e-mail], or call 0161 249 8195.

If the role isn’t for you, but you know a friend or colleague looking for a change, we are offering a market-leading referral fee of £500 per placement. All you have to do is reach out!

Social Work England and Social Work Qualification Required