Team Manager - Family Safeguarding Council Posted yesterday

Team Manager
- Children's Social Care at Bury
Lead Ground‑breaking Change in Bury's Award‑Winning Children’s Services
Salary £52,413 - £53,460 + £2,000 Market Supplement | 37 hours per week | Hybrid Working | Exceptional Development Opportunities
Shape the Future of Disability Services
- Be Part of Something Revolutionary

Are you an experienced social work leader ready to pioneer innovative practice that transforms lives? Join Bury Council as we revolutionise support for children with disabilities through our ground‑breaking ‘Let’s Do It for Children’ vision and cutting‑edge Family Safeguarding Model.

This isn’t just another management role – it’s your opportunity to lead meaningful change, develop exceptional teams, and create lasting impact for some of our most vulnerable children and families. As one of the first North‑West authorities implementing the pioneering Hertfordshire Family Safeguarding Model, you’ll be at the forefront of evidence‑based practice that is transforming outcomes across the country.

As our Team Manager, you’ll lead a dynamic, multi‑skilled team in delivering truly integrated support that changes lives:

• Team Development – Lead and inspire a team of Social Workers (including EHCP specialist), Assistant Team Manager, and Family Support Workers.
• Practice Innovation – Champion our Family Safeguarding Model, integrating Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists.
• Case Excellence – Oversee complex cases including Child in Need/Protection planning, pre‑proceedings, private/public law proceedings, and Deprivation of Liberty applications.
• Capacity Assessment Leadership – Guide your team in Mental Capacity Act 2005 assessments and complex decision‑making.
• Service Development – Shape and influence evolving disability services, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of children and families.
• Partnership Building – Foster collaborative relationships across agencies to maximise family outcomes and reduce unnecessary referrals.

The Transformation You’ll Lead: Your leadership will directly impact children with disabilities and their families, helping them build on their strengths, find their own solutions, and thrive in their communities. You’ll be developing the next generation of social work practitioners while implementing internationally recognised best practice.

• Qualified Social Worker with substantial experience in children with disabilities services.
• Proven track record in managing complex cases involving Children Act 1989 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Strong leadership experience with ability to develop confident, skilled practitioners and expertise in child protection planning, court proceedings, and multi‑agency working.
• Passion for developing others and building high‑performing teams.

• Experience with Family Safeguarding Models or similar integrated approaches.
• Background in motivational interviewing and evidence‑based practice methods.
• Understanding of EHCP processes and transitions.
• Court experience in complex disability and safeguarding cases.
• Track record of successful team development and succession planning.
• Knowledge of deprivation of liberty procedures and capacity assessments.

Revolutionary Practice Environment

• Pioneering Model – Be among the first to implement the acclaimed Hertfordshire Family Safeguarding approach in the North‑West.
• Integrated Teams – Work with dedicated specialists including psychologists, mental health practitioners, and recovery workers.
• Evidence‑Based Practice – Access to cutting‑edge training, research, and development opportunities.
• Innovation Culture – Encouraged to shape services and influence best practice across the region.

At Bury Council, we are committed to improving lives and helping our communities thrive. Guided by our ‘Let’s Do It’ strategy, we work collaboratively with residents and partners to reduce inequalities, support economic…