Team Manager - Children in Our Care

• Annual Salary: £49,764 - £52,805 (dependent on experience)
• Location: Oldham, OL1
• Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (9-12 months)

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Social Worker to step into a Team Manager role within one of our Children in Our Care Teams (previously Permanence team). This is a fixed-term opportunity, ideal for professionals looking to enhance their leadership skills and make a strategic contribution to the development of our services.

• Manage and provide leadership to a team of social work and social care staff, ensuring flexible, reliable, and responsive service delivery to Children, Young People, Carers, and Families.
• Coordinate team activities, allocate work appropriately, and monitor completion to expected standards.
• Conduct formal supervision, support professional development, and manage various staff management activities.
• Ensure adherence to budget and resource management protocols, and maintain high standards of data quality on social care systems.
• Lead the strategic contribution to service development and ensure the implementation of Quality Assurance standards.

• Qualified Social Worker with substantial experience in a similar role within children's social care.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of the legal frameworks and policies related to children in care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Competency in using ICT tools and social care systems, preferably with knowledge of Salesforce.

• Competitive salary with a range based on experience.
• Hybrid working model, with a requirement to be office-based for a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Free car parking at the multi-story car park attached to the offices.
• Access to comprehensive staff benefits.

To express your interest in this Team Manager position, please submit your most recent CV by midday on Friday, 1st August 2025. Interviews will be held face-to-face at our office on the afternoon of Thursday, 7th August 2025 for those shortlisted.

This role offers not only a chance to provide stability for our service but also significant opportunities for professional growth within the Local Authority. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and young people in our care.