Team Manager - Family Support Team 1

Thurrock Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 53,460 - 61,638; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Team Manager for the Family Support Team 1. You will lead the team to improve outcomes for children and young people, oversee social work practices, and collaborate with various stakeholders in safeguarding efforts. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker with supervision experience and registered with the SWE. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with experience managing/supervising Social Workers within a statutory setting.
• Either already a Team Manager or an aspiring Senior Social Worker.
• Be SWE Registered.
• Enhanced DBS Check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team, improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Work closely with Service Manager to foster a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with agencies to tackle complex safeguarding challenges.

Skills

Team leadership

Social work supervision

Safeguarding

Care planning

Collaboration

Education

Recognised Social Work Qualification

Job description

Team Manager – Family Support Team 1

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Base pay range

Job Title: Team Manager – Family Support Team 1
Salary: £53,460 – £61,638 per annum (plus Market Supplement of £5,400 per annum)
Grade: G
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 37 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team, ensuring the quality of practice and social work intervention is at the forefront, to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Work closely with Service Manager and Management team to foster an environment where learning and development is embraced and encouraged.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to tackle complex challenges in safeguarding, care planning and permanency.
• Maintain a friendly and supportive Children's Services Department, adhering to the Signs of Safety model and contextual safeguarding approach.

Qualifications & experience

• Qualified social worker with experience managing/supervising Social Workers within a statutory setting.
• Either already a Team Manager or an aspiring Senior Social Worker.
• Experience in safeguarding, care planning and permanency.
• Be SWE Registered with a recognised Social Work Qualification.
• Enhanced DBS Check required.

Benefits of working with us

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Staff discounts and local offers.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

Important dates

Closing date (redeployment only): 27th November 2025
Closing date (internal & external): 7th December 2025
Interview date: to be confirmed

Application requirements

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Contact

Rachel Okuna – Service Manager
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