Team Manager - Support & Protect West - CMB2776e

Cumberland Council; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking an experienced Children’s Team Manager – Support & Protect to lead a team within West Cumbria. You will provide strong management oversight, ensure safeguarding, and work with partner agencies to secure timely and effective outcomes for children and families.

The role offers a permanent, full-time post (37 hours per week) based at West Cumbria House, Workington, with a commitment to professional development and delivery of high-quality services in a supportive

Qualifications

• Oversee a team of social work practitioners and provide high-quality supervision.
• Ensure robust safeguarding practice and meet statutory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop frontline staff to deliver services for children and families.
• Collaborate with partners to secure timely support and positive outcomes.

Job description

Childrens Team Manager – Support & Protect

Salary: £58,760 to £61,151 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: West Cumbria House, Workington

Contract: Permanent

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About This Opportunity

Are you an experienced social work leader looking to make a lasting difference for children and young people in West Cumbria? We have two Team Manager opportunities available within our Children and Families Service.

You will oversee a team of dedicated practitioners, providing strong management oversight, effective decision-making and high-quality supervision to ensure children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time. Working closely with partner agencies, carers and communities, you will play a key role in improving outcomes, safeguarding children and ensuring their voices remain at the heart of everything we do.

We're looking for confident and collaborative leaders with a strong understanding of children's social care, safeguarding, and statutory responsibilities. In return, you'll join a supportive service committed to continuous improvement, professional development and delivering the best possible outcomes for children and families across West Cumbria.

If you're passionate about leading practice, developing staff and driving positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Jaq Fox by email at [e-mail].

DBS Checks

Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.

Guaranteed Interviews

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 29th November 2026
• Interview date:W/c 14th December 2026

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council