Team Manager (Team 1)

Contract Type: Permanent x2

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: NJC Grade H4 SCP 41-46 £52,413 - £57,881 per annum

Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026 at 23:59

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants however, internal applicants will be considered for this role prior to external candidates.

We are seeking skilled, motivated and passionate Team Managers to lead our Supporting Our Children Team, working with children and young people who are in our care. This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for an experienced social work professional who is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children. We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of children in our care, is passionate about improving outcomes and promoting stability and belonging for our children. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to supporting reunification and permanency planning where this meets children’s needs.  You should have the ability to inspire, motivate and support social workers and be confident in making child focused decisions. Your values should reflect the Blackpool Families Rock model of practice, keeping children at the heart of everything we do.

The Supporting Our Children Service is a stable team with positive working relationships, a supportive management structure and accessible senior leadership. There is a strong emphasis on quality social work practice and making a real difference to our children’s lives.

 As Team Manager, you will:

• Provide strong, visible leadership to a stable and well-established team of social workers
• Ensure high-quality practice for children in our care, keeping their needs, voice and lived experience at the centre of decision-making and involving them and their families and carers in all we do
• Drive positive outcomes, including permanence planning and reunification where possible
• Support and develop staff through regular supervision, reflective practice and clear guidance
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time
• Maintain oversight of quality, performance and statutory responsibilities

Interview Dates - 15th June/18th June

What we offer:
•    Pay: our salary offer is strong and candidates who are recruited from the same or similar role may be eligible for a salary match within the above salary banding
•    Genuine flexible working: family-friendly patterns such as flexible start/finish times and technological support to enable some working from home.
•    Small teams, clear line management and practice development support
•    A workload that is manageable, varied and appropriate to your role. 
•    Easy and regular access to the senior leadership team & Principal Social Worker
•    Social Work England registration fee is paid
•    26 days’ annual leave (rising to 28 after 5 yrs & 32 days after 10 yrs) and the option to buy an additional 5 days on top of that, via salary sacrifice. 
•    Encouragement to take your TOIL back – we mean it!
•    Supervision: our strengthened supervision policy supports you to build a trusting relationship with your manager. 
•    Leadership is ‘good’ and ‘stable’ 
•    Career development is focused on supporting your development.
•    Relocation support up to £8,000
•    Blackpool Council Staff benefit scheme: Social Work Benefits and Diversity | Next Step Blackpool
•    Employee Assistance Programme, to support you through challenging times e.g. with free counselling, financial or legal advice.
•    Mental Health First Aiders that are here for you
•    Principal Social Worker Best Practice Awards are our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our amazing and committed staff.

If you require any further information, please contact-

Rachel Barnes, Head of Service - rachel.barnes@blackpool.gov.uk

Lian Holland, Service Manager - lian.holland@blackpool.gov.uk

to view the Job Description.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

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