Manchester - TM - Locality (Family First) Team
Team Manager - Locality (Family First) Team
Manchester City Council
Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: M22 5RG, Manchester
Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to join the Locality (Family First) Team at Manchester City Council.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a busy frontline team, providing effective management, supervision and support to social workers delivering high-quality services to children, young people and their families. You will be responsible for overseeing complex cases, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met, promoting high standards of practice and driving positive outcomes for children.
As Team Manager, you will provide strong leadership, support staff development, monitor performance and work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure safeguarding concerns are managed effectively and interventions are delivered in line with statutory guidance.
Key Skills Required:
- Previous Team Manager experience within Children's Services
- Experience within Family First, Locality, Child Protection, Child in Need, Safeguarding or Assessment Teams
- Strong leadership, supervision and performance management skills
- Excellent knowledge of statutory children's social care legislation and safeguarding practice
- Experience managing complex caseloads and supporting decision-making
- Excellent communication, report writing and multi-agency working skills
- Ability to drive service improvement and achieve positive outcomes for children and families
- Social Work England registration required
Essential Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- Registered with Social Work England
- Previous Team Manager experience within Children's Services
- Strong knowledge of statutory safeguarding legislation and children's social care practice
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
- Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to or call 0114 700 3883 for more information.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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