Team Manager Family Safeguarding

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Peterborough City Council cherche un gestionnaire d'équipe pour travailler au sein du Service de Protection de la Famille. Ce rôle implique la supervision d'équipes, la gestion de cas et l'engagement pour des résultats positifs pour les enfants et les familles. Le candidat doit avoir une expérience pertinente et être enregistré auprès de l'organisme de réglementation social, avec un engagement envers le développement professionnel continu.

Benefits

25 jours de congés annuels plus jours fériés

Accès à des avantages via Vivup

Option d'acheter des jours supplémentaires de congés

Plan de pension de l'administration locale

Opportunités de développement professionnel

Qualifications

• Actuellement enregistré auprès de Social Work England.
• Expérience antérieure en gestion d'équipe requise.
• Connaissance approfondie des lois sur la protection de l'enfance.

Responsibilities

• Fournir une supervision efficace et un management de ligne.
• Assurer une approche centrée sur l'enfant dans toutes les décisions.
• Collaborer avec d'autres gestionnaires d'équipe.

Skills

Diligence

Orientation détaillée

Connaissance des cadres juridiques et politiques

Gestion d'équipe

Education

Enregistrement auprès de Social Work England

Job description

All about the Role

Tight teams, manageable caseloads, and life-changing results motivate us daily.

We believe in better outcomes for children and young people, combined with job satisfaction for our dedicated social workers.

In this role, you will be approachable, visible, encouraging, and use your experience and knowledge to guide your team.

Through effective line management, reflective supervision, and team collaboration, you will foster a culture of relational practice involving children, young people, and their families.

You will ensure that children, young people, their families, and those important to them are valued and central to all decision-making.

You will work closely with other team managers and support senior managers.

This is a rolling campaign, so please do not wait for the closing date to apply. We aim to review applications promptly and contact candidates soon after applying.

All about You

• You have current registration with Social Work England.
• You are diligent and detail-oriented.
• You are experienced, willing to learn, and committed to your professional development.
• You can travel between locations.
• You have in-depth knowledge of legal and policy frameworks guiding social work in Children’s Social Care.
• You have prior experience managing a team.

Within the Family Safeguarding Service, teams handle Child in Need, Child Protection, and court cases. The successful applicant should have knowledge of thresholds and experience with PLO and legal frameworks.

All about our Team

Join Peterborough during an exciting time as we implement the Family Valued approach and relaunch the Family Safeguarding Model, working with children, young people, and families.

Our service is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making a difference. Our practitioners and managers are dedicated to achieving life-changing outcomes.

Our enthusiastic team supports each other and maintains strong relationships across Children’s services and partnerships.

You will be part of a service led by our Head of Service for MASH, Assessments, and Family Safeguarding, who promotes open communication, continuous learning, and peer support.

All about our Benefits

We offer generous benefits, including a starting annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays, sick pay, and the local government pension scheme.

• Access to benefits via Vivup, including discounts, Cycle to Work, and Home & Electronics schemes.
• Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave (pro-rata).
• Car lease scheme access.
• Flexible bank holiday arrangements.
• Tax-advantaged Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs).
• Development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
• Paid volunteering hours annually.
• Access to our equality, diversity, and inclusion network.
• Opportunities for Employee Recognition Awards.

All about our Commitments

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups, including disabled individuals, care leavers, and minority ethnic communities.

We aim to make our recruitment process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.