Team Manager - Children In Care
- North West England
- £49,764-52,805 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Team: Children in Care
Contract: Fixed Term (9–12 months maternity cover)
Hours: 36.66 hours per week
Salary: £49,764 – £52,805 per annum
Location: Floor 8, OMBC Offices, Spindles Shopping Centre, West Street, Oldham OL1 1LF
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid – minimum of 3 days in the office including duty rota
Additional Benefits: Free multi-storey parking, staff wellbeing package, LGPS pension, and moreContact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 |Sheldon Phillips are proud to be working with Oldham Council as they seek an experienced Team Manager to join their Children in Care Service on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and supportive team managing one of four social work teams within the service, each made up of five Social Workers and an Advanced Practitioner.Oldham Council is committed to improving outcomes for children through a stable workforce, strong leadership, and a genuine focus on staff wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for a step up, relocation, or professional growth, this could be your next move.What You Can Expect:Full-time hours (36.66 per week) with a hybrid model – minimum 3 days office based including rota duty coverFree staff parking at the attached multi-storey car parkFlexible and enabling management with a focus on staff development and supervisionClear leadership structure with opportunities to deputise for senior managersA strong organisational culture built on high performance, accountability, and resident focusDuties and Responsibilities:Staff ManagementAllocate work and monitor performance across the teamConduct supervision, appraisals and support professional developmentManage recruitment, inductions, sickness, and HR-related processesLead and embed change across the team in line with service improvementsBudget ManagementMonitor and account for budget spendApprove care and support plans within agreed thresholdsEnsure accurate and timely data input across relevant systemsService DeliveryOversee needs-led assessments and care planning for children and young people in care aged 0–18Provide specialist advice and guidance to Social Workers, especially in crisis and complex casesQuality assure practice, chair meetings and contribute to audit preparationLead partnership working and interagency collaborationAct as the Council’s representative in professional forums and court proceedings as requiredService ImprovementContribute to strategic planning and service developmentGather and report on unmet needs and service gapsPromote feedback from children, young people and families to shape service deliverySupport Quality Assurance frameworks and performance improvement initiativesRequirements:Social Work England registrationQualified Social Worker with substantial post-qualified experienceManagement experience in a children’s social care settingStrong safeguarding knowledge and experience working with children in careSkilled in supervision, performance management, and multi-agency workingEnhanced DBS and ability to travel – Essential Car UserOldham offer a range of benefits for fixed term staff including:25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)Local Government Pension Scheme with additional voluntary contribution optionsWellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First AidersDiscounted gym memberships, salary sacrifice schemes and shopping discountsStaff recognition, celebration events and peer support groupsIf you’re a confident leader with a passion for achieving positive outcomes for children in care, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 |