Youth Services Team Manager – Lead, Develop & Impact

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Knowsley Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager for the Young People’s Team. You will lead social workers and practitioners to deliver improved outcomes for children and families within a committed, improvement-focused service.

The role emphasizes relationship-based practice, workforce development, and reducing caseload pressures, with a strong focus on career development through Knowsley’s Social Work Academy and collaborative leadership support.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and eligible to practice.
• Strong safeguarding track record with children and young people.
• Experience leading, supervising or developing social workers.
• Ability to make complex decisions and manage risk.
• Ability to build a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop a team of social workers and practitioners.
• Drive high-quality child-centred practice that improves outcomes for children and young people.
• Provide oversight, supervision and support to practitioners.
• Champion relationship-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with partners to safeguard children and promote permanence.
• Contribute to the ongoing transformation of Knowsley Children's Services.

Skills

Leadership

supervision

Decision making

Risk management

Relationship-based practice

Team building

Public sector experience

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Knowsley Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager for the Young People’s Team. You will lead social workers and practitioners to deliver improved outcomes for children and families within a committed, improvement-focused service.

The role emphasizes relationship-based practice, workforce development, and reducing caseload pressures, with a strong focus on career development through Knowsley’s Social Work Academy and collaborative leadership support.