Team Manager - North Court & Locality Team

Project overview

Team Manager - North Court & Locality Team

Are you an experienced Children's Social Care Manager with a strong background in leading statutory locality teams and driving high-level court proceedings?

Manchester City Council is recruiting an accomplished Team Manager to lead their North Court & Locality Team. Offering a premium management rate of £46.00 per hour, this role is ideal for a dedicated leader skilled in providing reflective supervision, managing complex care proceedings, and delivering excellent outcomes for children and families.

• Authority: Manchester City Council (Children & Families Directorate)
• Pay Rate: £46.00 per hour (Umbrella)
• Contract: Full-Time Locum Assignment
• Working Pattern: Hybrid working arrangements available

Responsibilities

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experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

• Operational Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team of qualified Social Workers and practitioners within the North Locality, ensuring high standards of practice and statutory compliance.
• Court Proceedings & Locality Work: Maintain operational oversight of complex cases involving Public Law Outline (PLO), care proceedings, Child Protection plans, and long-term Child in Need support.
• Reflective Supervision: Deliver regular, high-quality reflective supervision, support, and career development to team members to build workforce stability and performance.
• Quality Assurance & Thresholds: Monitor team performance, audit practice, and apply robust threshold decision-making across all locality assessments and court reports.
• Multi-Agency Leadership: Collaborate with health, education, legal services, and police partners to champion integrated, child-centred interventions.
• Qualifications & SWE: Recognised Social Work qualification with active Social Work England (SWE) registration.
• Management Experience: Proven track record as a Team Manager or Deputy Team Manager within statutory Children's Social Care (Court, Locality, Safeguarding, or Child Protection).
• Legal Literacy: Deep expertise in the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations, and navigating Public/Private Law court frameworks.
• Mobility: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel across the North Manchester area.
• Top Hourly Rate: Earn £46.00 per hour.
• Dynamic City Service: Lead practice within a forward-thinking, well-resourced metropolitan authority.
• Hybrid Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements combining office-based team culture with remote admin working.

Requirements

university

education

BA in social work

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB
• Rate: 46-46 EUR/h